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member of the Durban Field Artillery, and when the Volun- 

 teers were called out he left us and remained at the front until 

 October 8th, and a day or two afterwards resumed his work at 

 the Gardens. To Mr. Wylie especially my thanks are due for 

 his valuable services, and efficient supervision of the work in 

 the Gardens and Nursery, and to all the European members of 

 the staff for faithful service efficiently rendered. To the mem- 

 bers of the Committee I have much pleasure in again tendering 

 my thanks for their unfailing courtesy and assistance in every 

 matter on which I have found it necessary to consult them. 



I have the honour to be, 



Gentlemen, 



Your obedient servant, 



J. MEDLEY WOOD. 



