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Hon. Colonial Secretary,

MEDSORES SAMBATANG JAPON

I now hear that there is every chance of

Mr. Pestonji leaving the service (from quite an independent source). I cannot allow this to happen without informing Govern- ment that he is probably the best clerk in the Colony, and that his duties are as responsible as those of any one in the

olerical service.

I have already lost two good clerks this year and submit that the facts show the inadequacy of salaries in the Treasury as compared with the 0.8.0. and Mercantile Firas.

I would therefore urge upon His Excel- lency the question of reconsidering this decision of the Secretary of State.

11th. November, 1903,

(sa.) A. M. Thouson,

Treasurer.