253
reimburse me
and would also be prepared to for any loss I might incur from any prolonged absence from Hongkong on half Salary, I have
now
the honor
of
the
Statement
the sum of one to
to forward
particulars of
my Salary and
expenses
while
employed at Singapore, amounting in the aggregate to $2,783.44
2. This sum I have obtained from the Commissariat Chest at this station, as I found it was more to the advantage of the Imperial Government that I should be reimbursed in this manner, than by the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury.
3.
I enclose Copies of the Correspondence which I have had with the Officer in charge of the Treasury chest on the subject.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord Duke,
your Grace's, Most Obedient Servant,
[...] Master for the time
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253
reimburse me
and would also be prepared to for any loss I might incur from any prolonged absence from Hongkong on half Salary, I have
now
the honor
of
the
Statement
the sum of one to
to forward
particulars of
my Salary and
expenses
while employed at Singapore, amounting in the aggregate to $2,783.44
2. This sum I have obtained from the Commissariat Chest at this station, as I found it was more to the advantage of the Imperial Government that I should be reimbursed in this manner, than by the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury.
3.
I enclose Copies of the Correspondence which I have had with the Officer in charge of the Treasury chest on the subject.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord Duke,
your Grace's, Most Obedient Servant,
... Master for the time