I have increased the Day of the Police Constables from £1.5.- to £1.9.2 per mouth, and, as this is some 8 Shillings
8 Shillings and 4
and 4 pence
more than what
per month
jis paid to labourers and others
of
that description, I am in
hopes
that the Chinese Police will
turn out efficient and honest,
cxpecially as they have
wine
= been advised by the chief Magistrate
that
any attempt at extortion
will result in their
immediate dismissal
from
the force.
I
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I have the hown to be, With the highest respect
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's,
Most obedient
Humble Servant,