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with à salary of $480 per annum rising to $720 per annum (the pay of the existing clerk) by triennial increaments of $120.

4. The work of the Translator is technical and responsible and a salary of $480 per annum without increments would not in my opinion induce a competent Translator to remain for any length of time in the office.

5. Of the 31,332

claims how lodged

for registration in the Land Office in the New Territory, I am informed that probably a number will be disputed.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Most Obedient,

Humble Servant,

Henry Arshake

GOVERNOR, &c.