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The Recollections of Geoffrey Hamlyn

CHAPTER XLV
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It is from the Governor himself, and runs thus:-- "MY DEAR MAJOR, "I am informed that the famous Baron von Landstein has been living in your house for some years, under the name of Dr.Mulhaus.In fact, I believe he is a partner of yours.

I therefore send the enclosed under cover to you, and when I tell you that it has been forwarded to me through the Foreign Office, and the Colonial Office, and is, in point of fact, an autograph letter from the King of P---- to the Baron, I am sure that you will ensure its safe delivery.
"The Secretary is completely 'fixed' with his estimates.

The salaries for the Supreme Court Office are thrown out.

He must resign.

Do next election send us a couple of moderates.
"Yours, &c., G.G." This was the Major's letter.


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