CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4] — Page 453

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desirable that it should be filled by

a tried man, such as

Captain

Dempster, who has proved his

fitness for the post by his success

in discharging its duties.

It will be seen that

for his

Military

services and

antecedents, Captain Dempster

refers to General Sir Arthur Herbert,

K.C.B., the Quarter-Master-General

of the British Army, who has

Known him for many years.

It is, of course,

understood that Captain Dempster,

if appointed to be Superintendent, would be "seconded," or would

retire from the Army altogether?

I have the honour to be

My Lord.

Your Lordship's most obedient

Humble Servant,

G.M. Bowen

The Colonial Secretary (Mr.

Marsh) who has administered this Government for a considerable period, has reported on Captain

Dempster's

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451 desirable that it should be filled by a tried man, such as Captain Dempster, who has proved his fitness for the post by his success in discharging its duties. 4. It will be seen that for his Military services and antecedents, Captain Dempster refers to General Sir Arthur Herbert, K.C.B., the Quarter-Master-General of the British Army, who has Known him for many years. It is, of course, 5. understood that Captain Dempster, if appointed to be Superintendent, would be "seconded," or would retire from the Army altogether? I have the honour to be My Lord. Your Lordship's most obedient Humble Servant, G.M. Bowen The Colonial Secretary (Mr. Marsh) who has administered this Government for a considerable period, has reported on Captain Dempster's

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451 desirable that it should be filled by a tried man, such as Captain Dempster, who has proved his fitness for the post by his success in discharging its duties. 4. It will be seen that for his Military services and antecedents, Captain Dempster refers to General Sir Arthur Herbert, K.CB., the Quarter-Master-General of the British Army, who has с Known him for many years. It is, of course, 5. understood that Captain Dempster, if if appointed to be Superintendent, would be "seconded," or would retire from the Army altogether? جو بل I have the honour to be My Lord. Your Lordship's most obedient Humble Servant, 5.MBowen The Colonial Secretary (Mr. Marsh) who has administered this Government for a considerable period, has reported on Captain Dempster's

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