CO129-324 - Governor Nathan - 1904 [10-12] — Page 177

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Collins

Mr. Antrobus,

Mr. Coa.

Mr. Lucas.

Mr. Graham.

Sir M. Ommanney.

The Duke of Marlborough.

Mr. Lyttelton.

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I have the honour to ack. the receipt of your desp. 20th inst., in which you repeat that you have reduced the allowance for the latter part of his service of Mr. E. Dougherty from $150 to $135 per month.

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