Referring to my letter of the 15th February informing you that your application to participate in the special allowance granted under section 32 of "The Appropriation Act, 1874," would be dealt with on the return of the Honorable Dr. Pollen to the Scat of Government; I am now directed to inform you that, in view of the circumstances which lead to your retirement from the Public Service, your claim to share in the grant referred to cannot be admitted.