Letter 52/2588, Page 1

Melbourne
July 15. 1852.

Sir
I have the honor to
request that you will be
pleased to pursue His
Excellency the Lieutnenat [sic]
Governor’s authority to en
gage ten men for the purpos
of forming a Patrol, also
an authority for me to pur-
chase five Horses; ten suits
of clothing, arm Handcuffs
and appointments from the
Clerk of the Stores -

I have the honor
to be Sir,
Your most obedient Servant
H E Pultney Dana

The Honle
The Colonial Secretary
Melbourne

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52/2588
15th. July 1852
The Commandant of Native Police, requesting
authority to engage 10 men as a
Patrol, also to purchase 5 Horses

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Answered
20th. July 1852

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Rate of Pay
6/0 per diem

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Sanctioned
Till otherwise provided
for to be borne
on the Gold fund - As soon
as Mr. D. [crossed out: has] reports himself
ready I will give him
instructions how to employ
them
C. J.L.
16 July/1852

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