During his first year, during three months of probation, and if efficient, will thereafter draw £300, the fixed Salary of the office, half paid by the Colony and half by the Superintendency of Trade.
This arrangement will, I hope, meet your approval. Mr. Groom before leaving England received £100 as an advance of £200 from the Agent General, half of which he has repaid, but I understand that Income Tax was deducted from this sum, and that £97.1.8 was the amount actually received by him.
In other similar cases (Mr. Sablette's for instance) Income Tax has not been deducted, and I shall be glad to be informed whether the whole amount £100, or only £97.1.8 is to be recovered from Mr. Groom.
I have the honor to be,
With the highest respect,
Your Most obedient Humble Servant,
John Berring