QSA846760 1862 Letter from William Sharpe to Colonial Secretary 14 July, In letter 62:1796, Colonial Secretarys In letters Part 4 DR59270

Head Qtrs N.M. Police

Rockhampton 14th July 1862

Sir,

I have the honor to submit for your consideration, that although I am, (as a Cadet with the N M Police) entitled to an allowance of 2/6 per diem, exclusive of pay proper _ being £100 Stl. per annum, I have not received the same.

When joining I was most distinctly given to understand this the said Allowance would be granted to me. Will you therefore, be good enough to inform one whether I am to receive the allowance in question, on each infecture[?] ; as it appears that altho' the sum for this contingency has been payed by the "Committee of Supply", it has not for upwards of five months been paid.

You will be aware that out of £100 (after paying for board &c it is

impossible or a Cadet to provide himself with Arms, Uniform &c and, again, a Cadet must, in Case he has only the £100 - if he keeps his position as such - incur debts.

I have the honor to be

Sir

Your Most Obt. Sevt.

[signed[ W. Sharpe

Cadet N.M.Police

The Honbl.

The Colonial Secretary

Brisbane