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legislative body is that his support is lost when a bill

in which the Executive Council has concurred is introduced

into the Legislative Council. Should this disadvantage

result in practical inconvenience Sir Paul is prepared

at any time to resign his seat on being asked by me to do

so. In the meantime I should continue to have the great

advantage of the advice and assistance which his long con-

-nection with and important interests in the Colony render

of special value while his loyal support of the Government

in the past would be fittingly recognised by his wishes

being met in this matter of retaining his seat on the

higher Council.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient

humble servant,

Governor, &c..