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been forced to Keep on a private

residence at considerable cot.

I have indeed, this last fact considered, been acting since March on a lese salary than that which Sir Stercules Robinson represented in 1860

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utterly inadequate, when

it was

was immediately increased by two thirds.

my

I could easily substantiate by going into details

claim

but perhaps this general etatement will suffice.

I should point out that

the ens now asked for is provided in the Estimate

for

the

year

and if not allowed will revert to the revernes

the Colony

of

which I have served in chief

at a pecuniary disadvantage.

I have the hour to be, Sir,

You

four most obedient Sewant.

Norman