QSA847091 1883 Letter from Alfred Smart to Colonial Secretary[?] 31 January, Colonial Secretarys Office In Letters, In letter 83/2404, DR77935

[Official Stamp] [Official Stamp] COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF POLICE No. 2362 722S MAY 12 1 . 2 . 83 1883 QUEENSLAND QUEENSLAND

Police. [Underlined] Offices. [Underlined & struck Out]

Harris Terrace Janry 31st / 83

Sir I have the honor to apply for [reappointment as] [Underlined] [Sub Inspector][Underlined] in the Queensland [Police Force], [Underlined] you are aware I served nearly five years in the Native Mounted Police in the far North and West; and left the service to join the Queensland National Bank, but finding a Sedentary life does not agree with me am anxious to rejoin, & If you will Kindly give my application your earnest consideration

I am Sir Your obedient Servt. Alf Smart

[Margin - Written Vertically] Inform Mr. Smart that there is No vacancy at present but his (Mr. Smarts) name will be submitted for favourable consideration of the Colonial Secretary. D TS CP 8/2/83 [Underlined]

Accy [Initials] 8.2.83 [Underlined]

I dont object TMI[?]

The Commissioner of Police B/c. [Signature Illegible] 10 . May[?] . 83

I presme if Mr Smart rejoins the force it will be necessary to reappoint by Ex Minute [signature] 10 May[?] 83