sum
of £124, which it would. be
desirable to invest at interest, and the
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Directors of the Oriental Bank - have offered to pay four per cent for all sums deposited. with it to the credit. of this account_._ The Bank, being however, without. a- Charter, I do not- feel justified, without- express Authority, in depositing with it public Money._. As all contribute to this fund, it may be expected to amount to
a
considerable sum.
Jean
aldure
Your Lordship that
there is every disposition.
on my part to
reduce the number of huropeans employed. in the force; but though the Indian_ constables have been very efficient-
ad
a-
night Police, they require being frequently visited- to ensure their being.
m
the alert.
and cannot be depended upon in carrying out the provisions of the late-
Price
Police Acts for ensuring
good
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cleanliness and
order in the town,
from
their
comparative want. of intelligence, and- the inferior respect shown them by the Chinese...
I have the honor to be,
With the highest-respect,
Your Lordship's,
Most Obedient.
Humble Servant,
isdavis
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