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REG? 14 AUG 23/

Poker Department

Hove Hovd 27

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Jaur 1889.

The Right Honourable. The Earl of Derby

Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State

to the Colonies

for

My Lord

I have the honour to forward

for your Lordship's information the Enclosed letter which I received from Mr Deane the Captain Superintendent of Police, with reference to the appointment of a Military officer to the temporary command of the Force, during his absence on leave.

As a matter of justice to myself, I consider it highly advisable to take this step, in order to prevent, if possible, any misconstruction being placed upon ...

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