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Rockhampton Sept'r 26th 1861. -

Sir,

The melancholy loss of
Lieutenant Phibbs which has deprived
the Detachment of the Native Police Force
stationed here of its Commanding Officer,
makes it my duty to desire that you
will consider yourself with your
Detachment under my orders till [sic]
such time as an Officer of the Force
shall arrive to take Command. -

You will clearly understand
that I have no wish to interfere in any
way with the disipline [sic] or general duties
of the Force, these of course will be
carried on as usual.

I merely desire that should
any circumstances occur extra the usual
routine of duties demanding attention
you will communicate with me before
taking action.

I think it would be well
for you, being so young in the Service,
to consult Sergeant Allan, who I
believe to be a trustworthy man, and
who thoroughly understands his duties,
on all subjects connected with the
disipline [sic] or duties of the Detachment
to which you are attached.

I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your obedient Servant

(Signed) John Jardine P.M.

Ralph Johnson Esq.
Cadet Native Police Force
Rockhampton

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No. 2

Gracemere October 1st 1861. -

Sir

I do myself the honor
to request you will inform me
why the Troopers of your Detach-
-ment were at Gracemere armed and
without an Officer this morning
about 2 o'Clock

I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your obedient Servant
Signed
John Jardine P.M.

Ralf Johnson [sic] Esq.
Cadet N.P.F.
Rockhampton