CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4] — Page 31

and explicit report is furnished

for at an

early

date for the year 1880,

date

I will, although reluctantly, dispense with the reports

... for the preceding 2 years

You will understand however

that the report for 1880

must contain a clear

and complete account

of the present condition of the colony with all its principal institutions.

3.

I cannot avoid expressing

my

dissatisfaction at the

breach of the Regulations, & flagrant negligence which has been

shown in not complying

with your instructions to perform this duty

Especially as you were furnished with instructions in this

respect, in such carelessness

reflects discredit upon

your good

And I must

desire that you

will take steps to prevent

its occurrence in future...