approbation of both the Governors under whom
have served. Have a further
Request I
I fully
recommendation
sure that Sir John Bowring in
in Hong Kong
England or Sir Hercules Robinson would willingly apply it.
It is usual for Colonial Officers in applying for promotion to make their applications through the Governor of the Colony, but the circumstance of my being at present in England on sick leave,
will, I trust, be considered a sufficient reason
for this
departing from the ordinary course.
When the time to be
Your most obedient
humble Servant
MoRammie
Auditor General of Accounts in
Hong Kong
To W. Rogers,
R. 2916
Mr. Mercer, the Colonial Secretary of
Hong Kong, did apply for a pension, but has
been
refused
Answer that the
office was not
as the Law
and due
but not
much
likely
cause
W.C.S
11/52
(4.16.
570
EX