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2. I approve the action which you have taken in this matter, and the course which you propose to adopt in future. I have given my careful consideration to the question as to how the special cases of Dr. ADAMS and Dr. AYRES should be dealt with, on which you request my instructions.
3. I do not feel, however, that this is a question upon which, with the informa- tion before me, I am in a position to form any definite opinion; but I shall be prepared to sanction the grant of such a personal allowance to Dr. ADAMS as the Legislative Council may recommend, bearing in mind that, since it cannot be doubted that the number of fees which he received would have been much less had he not improperly given an official character to the Bills of Health issued by him, his compensation allowance should be calculated rather upon what his fees might have amounted to had the Bills of Health which he issued been of a purely un-official character. With regard to Dr. AYRES, I presume that this circumstance would not have affected his fees to the same proportionate extent.
3. I need not add that any such allowances should be personal to Dr. ADAMS and Dr. AYRES, and should not be continued to their successors.
I have, &c.,
(Signed),
DERBY.
Governor
SIR G. F. BOWEN, G.C.M.G.,
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