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the force of my observations on

that occasion -

Jam,

I feel it extremely

to seek

diminution

disagreeable to apprehend if of the privileges of my brother Officers - although I am persuaded that I am urging only what is really for their benefit. I shall not therefore pursue the subject further.

8.

Nevertheless deriving the views, which I hold from actual experience of the injury arising both to the work of the service and to individuals, I do not think I could be held justified in not placing them before Your Lordship. I shall of

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Course carry

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out strictly any-

instructions, which I may

receive, but I would suggest that

whatever be the rule adopted, it

...er reserved

Ewrope

[ should be a hard and fast line applicable to all cases alike__ whilst the general power to the Secretary of State of extending half pay leave to Officers in might if necessary be used to compensate individuals to whom a Change in the existing practice had apparently caused some hardship.

exceptional.

I have the honor to be,

My Lord;

Your Lordship's Most Obedient

humble Servant,

MacDonnell Governor.