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Gisborne 8/3/55

My dear Sir
Billy the Black who
will deliver this is very
anxious to re enter the Police
Force in which he served
8 years as a Mounted Trooper
as he is I believe the last

Charles McMahon Esq.

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of all these poor fellows
and would be useful in
grooming or other wise attending
upon Horses. he would at all
events save a White Police
mans cost at some Station
and would gladly be content
with a shilling a day
his Uniform and clothing

Sturt is anxious