directed by His Excellency the Governor in Council to inform you
that Government have resolved to appoint Superintendent of Police with a sufficient Establishment, who, under your special supervision and instructions shall - for the present at least devote their exclusive attention and efforts to this most important object
His Excellency in Council is of opinion that a permanent Establishment consisting of the Superintendent of Police with two European Overseers, and twelve Chinese Scavengers will be sufficient for the above purpose. but as it is obvious that they would not be sufficient to effect the desired end within the requisite period (as the Rainy season
may be looked at most six weeks
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Sam further directed to request that you will carefully examine the extent of work to be done and will, as soon as possible, favor Government with your opinion as to the amount of extra or temporary establishment that will be required.
The name of the Officer who will be selected for the situation of Superintendent of Police will be notified to you the moment he is selected and you will of course avail yourself of his advice in considering the best means of carrying the Government intentions now indicated into full execution.
In the mean time His Excellency in Council desires you to ascertain and report the pay at which you will be able to obtain the Services