The Honourable
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I have been in this department for two years, and during which time I have strained every nerve to give you entire satisfaction in the discharge of my onerous duties.
In these circumstances I sincerely trust that you will be pleased to grant me this my urgent request.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
CHAN KAM TO.
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
SIR,
(Mr. Cheong Yow to Director of Public Works.)
PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE, HONGKONG, 15th May, 1895.
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I have the honour to inform you that I joined your department seven years ago on a monthly salary of Thirty dollars and have since always endeavoured to discharge my duties to the best of my abilities. Lately, owing to increase in my family, the salary became inadequate for my wants, I most respectfully trust you will grant me an increase.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
CHEONG YOW,
Honourable F. A. COOPER,
Director of Public Works.
HONGKONG.
No. 219.
Governor
Draftsman.
(Secretary of State to Governor.)
DOWNING STREET,
SIR,
3rd September, 1895.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 222 of the 12th of July last, forwarding a recommendation from the Director of Public Works that the salaries of certain members of his Department should be increased.
I concur in the views on this matter which are expressed in your despatch, and regret my inability to comply with Mr. CoOPER's reconimentation.
I have the honour to be.
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
J. CHAMBERLAIN.
Sir W. ROBINSON, K.C.M.G.,
&c.,
Sta
&c.