CO129-209 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [5] — Page 516

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consequence of the

* a climatic illness of dysentery through which I was invalided

the

in November 1869, and attacks gradually became more frequent until I went on

vacation leave in 1882.

O

I may add that I reside at 27 Milton Fox, Grosvenor Street, London, when at home, May 19th 1882) should any independent corroboration be required

7

The statement on which he based his

application for extension of leave, namely, that his services

as Deputy Superintendent of Police were not required in the Colony

was, I submit, undoubtedly founded on the fact

that he knew that those

services were

being discharged

by some other officer.

8. I have again to express

my regret at having to trouble you about these personal

affairs;

I do so,

not in a

spirit of opposition to the commands received, which,

personally,

however inconvenient to

myself, I will faithfully adapt myself to, but from the conviction that I am

in justice both to myself and to the best interests of the

Colony

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512 consequence of the * a climatic illness of dysentery through which I was invalided the in November 1869, and attacks gradually became more frequent until I went on vacation leave in 1882. O I may add that I reside at 27 Milton Fox, Grosvenor Street, London, when at home, May 19th 1882) should any independent corroboration be required 7 The statement on which he based his application for extension of leave, namely, that his services as Deputy Superintendent of Police were not required in the Colony was, I submit, undoubtedly founded on the fact that he knew that those services were being discharged by some other officer. 8. I have again to express my regret at having to trouble you about these personal affairs; I do so, not in a spirit of opposition to the commands received, which, personally, however inconvenient to myself, I will faithfully adapt myself to, but from the conviction that I am in justice both to myself and to the best interests of the Colony
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512 consequence of the * a climatic illness of dysentery through which I was invalided the in November 1869, and attacks gradually, became more fréquent until I went vacation leave in 1882. O I may add that I conquitia 27 Milion Fox, Grosvenor Street, London, when at home, May 19th 1882) should any independent corroboration be required 7 The statement & Not Greape on which he in hark based his application for extencion of leave, namely, that his wrvices as D Ichuty Superintendent of Police were not required in the Colony Colony was I submit un- -doubtedly founded on the back that he knew that those services were being discharged by some other officer. 8. I have again to express my requet at having to trouble on the above personai I do so, you affairs; do so, not in a spirit of opposition to the commands received, which perunally however inconvenient to myself, I will faithining adapt myself to, but from the conviction that I'am in justice both to myself and to the best interests of the Jobie
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consequence of the

* a climatic illness of dysentery through which I was invalided

the

in November 1869, and attacks gradually, became more fréquent until I went

vacation leave in 1882.

O

I may add that I conquitia

27 Milion Fox, Grosvenor Street, London, when at home, May 19th 1882) should any independent corroboration be required

7

The statement & Not Greape on which he in hark based his

application for extencion of leave, namely, that his wrvices

as D

Ichuty Superintendent of Police were not required in the Colony

Colony was I submit un- -doubtedly founded on the back

that he knew that those

services were

being discharged

by some other officer.

8. I have again to express

my requet at having to trouble

on the above personai

I do so,

you affairs;

do so, not in a

spirit of opposition to the commands received, which

perunally

however inconvenient to

myself, I will faithining adapt myself to, but from the conviction that I'am

in justice both to myself and to the best interests of the

Jobie

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