No. 29

I have the honor to transmit a letter from Mr Henry Wakeford which
explains itself.

I have informed you in my Despatch No 28 by this Mail that I have
appointed this Gentleman Acting Colonial Secretary during Mr Young's
absence and I should have found great difficulty in carrying on the
Public Service here without his assistance.

I would hope that Mr Wakeford may be permitted to draw half salary
from his office in Western Australia till I am enabled to make
permanent provision for him here.