place of Mr. M. Carvalho, resigned
2.
The Salary of the Office is $600 per annum, and has been sanctioned in Your Grace's Despatch No 28 of 27th February last.
3.
I regret that owing to the peculiar circumstances of Honghing I have been unable in this instance to comply with the Rule that requires appointments of this kind to be made on half salary pending approval.
I have the honor to be, My Lord Duke, Your Grace's Most Obedient Servant
Kerentes Si Astimon Art:92 of Colonials Regulations
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