240
years since
for
the
years in the Exiscopate, and Twenty my first embarkation In chin... During the year 1844-1946 I constantly officiated arnong English residents in toughing, Kusan and the Consular Ports. Euring the time in which I have filled the Prishoprick since 1849, Colonial Chaplain
I have acted as a
in Chief in the Services
of the Cathedral and the other local partoral duties. Suring my visits to other parts chinn, I have always given my ministrations to the English
Communities.
I have never received any
stipend
几
emolument
from
the
Government. My stipend one thousand pounds sterling
year in Drafts
upon
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a
the Colonial
Bishopricks Fund in London has been greatly reduced by high rates of unfavourable exchange amounting at the present time to above 12 per cent loss on
my nominal stipend. Extravagant local prices of living and heavy expenses of voyaging and travelling.
have also concurred in rendering
my
stipend
inadequate to
very meet the requirements of my
position in the Colony, and in addition to make provision ofor
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the time.
sickness and compulsory