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more

my

disposed to take this view as,

instructions from the Duke of

Montrose,

some

of

such allowance is

evidently contemplated, the Government

in

Grace

here being asked to assume the control

of the Agencies

from

the

that it shall receive

11

understanding payment

commensurate with the trouble

and expense involved."

responsibility and expense

I feel

sure that it will be the wish

of the Duke of Montrose to act liberally

in this matter, and that whatever sum

Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell

may

think it just to add to the salary of the Colonial Postmaster General on account of this extra responsibility will be cheerfully accepted by His Grace.

I have

(Signed) & H. hea Special Surveyor of the Post Office in the East.

True Copy)

H

Acting Colonial Secretary