in order that the Master may not be able to control the operations of the other Principal Officers - but be able to assume the immediate direction of these operations in cases of absence from illness or other causes
I may further suggest that in engaging the services of the Master and other officers some understanding should be come to regarding their return to England in the possible event of the Mint being closed after a sufficient period.
...
The Lieut. Governor
Confidential
LL 25 June
Hong Kong Mint Papers
Your obedient Servant,
Jo. E. Roger.
Mint.
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why the draft Address must be determined has to be laid before Legislative Council for their consideration
authorize his being in communication with the Master with a view to the selection of a Gentleman for this
Coleman Martin of the Mint,