CO129-304 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [1-4] — Page 289

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sir,

In reply to your Despatch No. 400 of

the 21st. December, 1900, I have the honour to inform

you that under clause 3 of the Police Pension Regulations

of the 17th. March, 1896, Sergeant F. Keen is entitled

to a gratuity of 1 month's average pay of the last 3

years for each complete year's service, amounting in

this case to a sum of $296.50. A copy of the Gratuity

'Paper is forwarded herewith.

Enclosure 'Paper

Enclosure 2.

Feby. 1901.

2.

I enclose, however, a copy of a report

by the Captain Superintendent of Police which suggests

that Mr. Keen may be entitled to pension under clause 13

of the said Regulations. In view of this report, I have

the honour to suggest that a reference be made to Dr.

J. M. Atkinson, at present on leave in England, who as

Mr. May points out took much interest in Sergeant Keen's

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

8CC.

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