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breeds of cattle for which each successive Agricultural Officer has had

an individual fancy. This is disturbing enough to local people, is

frustrating in the end results achieved, and produces a sense of

insecurity. In the past, a Governor with a five year tour has been

able to provide a measure of continuity and restrain some of the more

obvious lunacies, but one with a three year tour can only, I fear,

himself add to the local sense of frustration, of insecurity and indeed

of the impermanence of the United Kingdom expertise and interest alike.

I have the honour to be

Sir

Your most obedient humble servant

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Governor