CO129-175 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [9-12] — Page 375

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(a.) that since the matter was settled by Lord Carnarvon in 1867, a considerable part of the quarters has been taken away.

(b) that the rooms remaining afford merely a reasonable accommodation, though good in themselves, yet accompanied by drawbacks which would desincline most persons to reside here as a matter of choice.

(c) that there is no reason for maintaining a distinction between the Postmaster General and six other officers who occupy quarters desirable in almost every way, but for which they pay no rent for them.

26. I agree with these conclusions.

370 If His Excellency The Governor agrees with me in these conclusions, I do not doubt that I may hope for the favourable consideration which I respectfully solicit for my application to be relieved from paying further rent.

I have &c.

(signed) Alfred Lister, Postmaster General.

(True Copy)

Colonial Secretary.

076-H & S 2454

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(a.) that since the matter was settled by Lord Carnarvon in 1867, a considerable part of the quarters has been taken away. (b) that the rooms remaining afford merely a reasonable accommodation, though good in themselves, yet accompanied by drawbacks which would desincline most persons to reside here as a matter of choice. (c) that there is no reason for maintaining a distinction between the Postmaster General and six other officers who occupy quarters desirable in almost every way, but for which they pay no rent for them. 26. I agree with these conclusions. 370 If His Excellency The Governor agrees with me in these conclusions, I do not doubt that I may hope for the favourable consideration which I respectfully solicit for my application to be relieved from paying further rent. I have &c. (signed) Alfred Lister, Postmaster General. (True Copy) Colonial Secretary. 076-H & S 2454
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(a.) that since the matter was settled by Lord Carnarvon in 1867, a · considerable part of the quarters. has been taken away. (b) that the rooms reme remaining afford merely and, though good quarters in a reasonable accommodation, themselves, are yet accompanied by drawbacks which would desincline most persons to reside here as matter of choice. (c) that there is no reason for. I have not all 我心 maintaining a distinction between 13. the Vostmuster General and six other the story more fet guait -" officers who occupy quarters :: desirable in almost every way, but for rom who pay no rent for them. 26 L 26. agree 370 If His Excellencey The Governor with me in these conclusions, I do not doubt that I may hope for the favourable consideration which I respectfully solicit for my application to be relieved from paying further rent. I have 4e. (signed) Alfred Lister, -Postmaster General. (Shue Copy) Ihan diner Justin Colonial Secrets. 076-H & S 2454
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(a.)

that since the matter was

settled by Lord Carnarvon in 1867, a

· considerable part of the quarters.

has been taken

away.

(b) that the rooms reme

remaining

afford merely and, though good quarters in

a reasonable accommodation,

themselves,

are

yet accompanied by

drawbacks which would desincline

most persons to reside here as

matter of choice.

(c) that there is no reason for.

I have not all

我心

maintaining a distinction between 13.

the Vostmuster General and six other the story

more

fet guait

-" officers who occupy quarters :: desirable in almost every way, but for rom

who pay

no rent for them.

26

L

26.

agree

370

If His Excellencey The Governor

with me in these conclusions,

I do not doubt that I may hope for

the favourable consideration which I respectfully solicit for my application to be relieved from paying further rent.

I have 4e.

(signed) Alfred Lister, -Postmaster General.

(Shue Copy)

Ihan diner Justin

Colonial Secrets.

076-H & S 2454

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