Grey's approval of this Gratuity
and his direction to consider it
in addition to the bonus
assured here long after the closing of the Accounts. In future similar Grants shall
be classed under Petty Extra &c :
The Returns of Works
future in progress, will in
comprise all Works whether
executed by Colonial or Military
Officers .
(Signed) W. J. Mercer,
Colonial Treasurer.
Victoria, Hongkong,
34th December, 1849.
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Sir.
RECEIVED
FER 25 1950
Victor, Hongkong.
9.8th December, 1849
400
I have the honor to enclose
a letter from AWD Tarrant formerly
Clerk in
the Land Department, which I have been requested by that person to forward to you. -
The particulars of Mr Tarrant's case have been fully reported to the Secretary of State for the Colonies his appointment of Clerk of Registry and Keeper of Records was
A. Merivale, Esq
Under Secretary of State for the Colonies,
to
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