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performance of Wo bekroyd's duties as

while he is acting as Puisne

Registrars

Judge. The judges have promised to

comply

with this request; but, although

Itus mail is about to close, I have not yet

received their report. I shall forward

it by

7.

the best mail,

Meanwhile I subruit for

Confirmation the appointment of

I w. Ackroyd as Puisuefudge during

the absence

Mr. Justice Russell ; thes

being the arrangement strongly -recommended by the Judges, and

provisionally sanction by the

As

this appointment has been ( the subject

much discussion here, and as

any prolonged uncertainty respecting

it would be prejudicial to public interect,

I request that I may be informed by telegraph of your Fordsliep's decision

I have the honour to be

My Lord

Your Lordship' I most obedient Humble servant

5. Bowen

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