the little savings I was able to effect after the closest self-denial and the most exhausting extra work.
19. On my return to Hongkong in 1859 I found house rent and the prices of all the necessaries of life had much increased, while my income was decreased; I therefore found it necessary to make another application to Government for an increase.
7. I was appointed ... by the Governor, and recommended by the Surveyor General, as in Appendix.
20. At this time the augmentation of Salaries and the establishment of a Civil list for the Colony was under the consideration of the Government, and it was not until the month of August, 1860 that I obtained an increase of salary, which had stood at the low figure of £300 per annum for twelve years; this application was submitted soon after the arrival of Sir Hercules Robinson the newly appointed Governor.
21. In the mean time, the Colonial Treasurer returning to England on sick Certificate, His Excellency The Governor was pleased to appoint me Acting Treasurer, which Office I retained for 14 months; during which my salary...