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Public Offices document
Romaine, William Govett to Fortescue, Chichester 30 September 1862, CO 305:19, no. 9713, 335.

Abstract
Public Offices document. Minutes (2).
Romaine writes Fortescue to inform Newcastle that the Admiralty has approved Douglas's request that Young be discharged from the navy and allowed to remain in Victoria as Colonial Secretary.
Romaine to Under-Secretary of State
Admiralty
30 September 1862
I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you for the information of the Duke of Newcastle, that, on the application of Governor Douglas, Mr William A.G. Young, Paymaster RN, has been permitted to retain his appointment as ColonialSecretaryManuscript image Secretary at Victoria, and directions have been given for Mr Youngs discharge from the books of the Flag Ship on the Pacific Station where he had been ordered to be borne, for the purpose of waiting a passage to England.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient Servant
W.G. Romaine
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Elliot
The application of Govr Douglas must have been made by him direct to the Admy. We have recd none. I shd put this by for reference when needed.
ABd 2 Octr
Put by as proposed.
TFE 2 Octr