Amendments are therefore desired
& Austurch (?) of the Treasury
to pension ... from
8 that date as it may fall due, and referring to the instructions conveyed to you by my letter of the 31st December to authorize you to pay the balance of his salary at the rate of $2000 per annum.
3m
12204 Hong Kong
Kent. Colonel Clarke
MINUTE
1869
Pennd DECR 15
Private Fortescue Duke of Newcastle
W. Min.
draft to gent
Lir
D.J 191
22 December
In compliance with the request signified in your letter of the 12 instant, I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to acquaint you that the Colonial Agent has been instructed to issue to you half salary at the rate of £2250 (full pay) per annum from the 27th February.