case seeing that the decision in Major Withers case was sufficient. As the Force, by resignations and discharges, is coming down very near its authorized strengh I would respect-fully ask whether I may not again commence enrolling more especially as Lt.Col. ule informs me that he will require a reinforcement soon. There are several application from promising men (young colonists whose families are settled in both islands) whom I would wish very much to see in the Force.