CO129-227 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [6] — Page 458

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desire for the good of the service is not the only feeling which has prompted the action of the dating Governor and the Colonial Surgeon". I do not know what the particular motive is which Dr Wharry wishes to insinuate has prompted me in passing him over; but, as he has chosen to insinuate that I had some other motive than the simple desire for the good of service, I am compelled to state plainly the further reasons that influenced me in my decision. It seems almost an impossibility for Dr Wharry or any one to work harmoniously with those with whom he has to come in official contact. Had it been only between Dr Ayres and himself that quarrels had taken place it might fairly have been assumed that there were faults on both sides. But there is no doubt whatever, that his behaviour is generally very offensive to most of those with whom he comes in contact. I am informed on the best authority that he was not on almost speaking

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desire for the good of the service is not the only feeling which has prompted the action of the dating Governor and the Colonial Surgeon". I do not know what the particular motive is which Dr Wharry wishes to insinuate has prompted me in passing him over; but, as he has chosen to insinuate that I had some other motive than the simple desire for the good of service, I am compelled to state plainly the further reasons that influenced me in my decision. It seems almost an impossibility for Dr Wharry or any one to work harmoniously with those with whom he has to come in official contact. Had it been only between Dr Ayres and himself that quarrels had taken place it might fairly have been assumed that there were faults on both sides. But there is no doubt whatever, that his behaviour is generally very offensive to most of those with whom he comes in contact. I am informed on the best authority that he was not on almost speaking

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desire for the good of the service is not the only feeling which has prompted the action of the dating Governor and the Colonial Surgeon". I do not know what the particular motive is which Dr Wharry wishes to insinuate has prompted me in passing him over; but, as he has chosen to insinuate that I had some other motive than the simple desire for the good of service, I am compelled to state plainly the further reasons that influenced me in my decision. It seems almost an impossibility for Dr Wharry or any one to work harmoniously with those with whom he has to come in official contact. Had it been only between Dr Ayres and himself that quarrels had taken place it might fairly have been assumed that there were faults on both sides. But there is no doubt whatever, that his behaviour is generally very offensive to most of those with whom he comes in contact. I am informed on the best authority that he was not on almost speaking Page 19 was replaced with Page 19 is kept as is, assuming it follows the original format of having three lines at the top and three at the bottom for page numbering, though not visible here. The text is corrected for minor OCR errors such as missing or extra spaces and obvious typos. Corrected and formatted response directly as per the guidelines: desire for the good of the service is not the only feeling which has prompted the action of the dating Governor and the Colonial Surgeon". I do not know what the particular motive is which Dr Wharry wishes to insinuate has prompted me in passing him over; but, as he has chosen to insinuate that I had some other motive than the simple desire for the good of service, I am compelled to state plainly the further reasons that influenced me in my decision. It seems almost an impossibility for Dr Wharry or any one to work harmoniously with those with whom he has to come in official contact. Had it been only between Dr Ayres and himself that quarrels had taken place it might fairly have been assumed that there were faults on both sides. But there is no doubt whatever, that his behaviour is generally very offensive to most of those with whom he comes in contact. I am informed on the best authority that he was not on almost speaking Page 19
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