CO129-104 - Sir Robinson - 1865 [1-3] & Acting Governor Mercer - 1865 [3-4] — Page 333

Colony being inferior to Mr. Pennies that such is simply the result of unfavourable circumstances, my claim to promotion having been recognized in 1854 when the Prat of Treasures was offered to me upon Mr Rienacker signifying his

intention to leave the Public Service.

I was subsequently disappointed by Mr. Ricanrecker requesting perminion to remain and that permission_ being accorded him in consideration his length of Service. And my pointment then taken place,

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am reasonable in supposing that

The Secretary of State would have

-onfirmed it. Afterwards

Afterwards on AW:

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Prennecker retiring in England

the office

was

filled up at home

and is I lost the opportunity of

presenting

my

claims..

In conclusion I am glad to be chased by the accompanying

correspondence to which I bey a reference, the embarrassing tack

of speaking

مة

to

my

own capabilities.

I have Ac.

(Signed) W. &. Alexander.