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who, in the event of the Governors going on leave

for, say, three months, might find himself deprived

of quarters, pay & allowances, while quite prepared

to continue to perform the duty for which he has

been seconded from his regiment, & for which he

must naturally assume that his pay will be continuous,

while so seconded. I therefore hold that when the

Governor is prepared to place his Staff at the

disposal of his locum tenens during his absence, their

services must be accepted.

4.

I shall be glad to be informed that you agree

with my view in the matter.

I have the honour to be

Sir

Your most obedient

humble servant

Henry Asslake

Governor,

&C.

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