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at the same time he contended

that the Government had no claim against him in respect of the cost of his

· passage to the Colony because (1) spirit of his agreement

the

has been violated (2) and he had not been treated in a becoming manner by the _ head of his department.

10.

I cannot admit that his agreement has been — violated, and as regards his treatment by the Surveyor General

General, it is in

any

case

impossible to elicit the truth of his allegations and I

it "

think inexpedient to institute

enquiries into the matter

But as Mr Wills has,

frequently referred to the- impression conveyed to him in England by the Crown Agents of the nature of his position and the scope of his duties and powers -

ant

impression which he complains

has not been realised _ I have

allowed

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