CO129-103 - Others - 1864 — Page 40

Mr Ellest 29 Augt by

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Without wishing Col Caines to underrate the Strvuar Immel say that he cannot facily state that he, has been subjutist to reglect,

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"disgrace Care to an any That his as this "Unhappy one;" so far. Concerned in its treatment. Espes Zene Colonial Lee in Akg Col Caine was & for about 5 years Lient Governor- The latter ffice Ivor created for the Purpose

As Col Secti be rewed. £1800 fran

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of reliving the Governor (who was also Supermtendent of Frade) from the detailed duties connected with the administration of the Col

The It Governorship was not distinctly Soot acknowledged to be a permanent office, but it differed from the General character L+Governorship of a Colony

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When the Governor ceased the Supermalundent of Frade the appt oft Governor was abolished & Col Caine was pensioned off. He was then reach bo, although a very gallant offier much administrative abilif: & had not shown

The Freasury in the first instance awarded him a pension of £600 a year, calculating onf his scrvice (I imagine) as Col' Lect, but afte Some Correspondence with this dept Asd" for Effect £2250 One that Col Caines case Whs & that compensation was due a to the Special was due them for that Was on the loss of his office, & for the abatements had been made from his salary as Lout Loveror _ the Treasury gar him the verghandsome pension of £1050 per ann, which he now Enjoys.

award (1859;

Since the date of this an Col Caine has asked for re. En doyment Knighthood and for the honor of find the Duke

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