CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10] — Page 191

Su. R. Apr. 7 Patronage question opa F. MW. Augleheart. Mr Mercen t The Duke of Newcastle Sep. 1 Inclosure. arate. Received Settlements. of the Straits' the Goverment Renewing his application. for 136 Jully. (11/2 1495375 64 190 Copy No 15. Miscellaneous. to The Duke of Newcastle -4 Government Offices, Victoria, Strichhony, 30th January 1867. My Lord Jacke I have the hour to forward and to recommend to your Gracis favourable consideration the letter accompanying from Mr. Mercer applying for the Government of the Straits Settlements. I have already in a former Despatch expressed my opinion to Mr. Mercer's personal fitness N. 70 of 19th May/bo His brace The Duke of Newcastle, K. G.,

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