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of a Meteorological Observer. But if he

he should resign, through

discontent at the amount of -

his emoluments;

or

if his

place should become creant

for any

other reason,

I strongly

recommend that it should be

filled up by an Englishman,

or at least a Briton, selected

from the staff of

Staff of one of the Government Observatories in the United Kingdom. I need scarcely say that I do not_

make this recommendation

from

395/7

from any illiberal feeling towards foreigners, but on the public grounds

stated in

my despatch W:308 of 1883. If the present salary allowances should prove insufficient

to

secure

and

the services of a properly

qualified Briton from

one

of the

Government Observatories, I admit, that in such event, they

be increased.

should

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,

SMBowen