derives from the Consular Establishments in question, towards which it contributes nothing; and whether this charge might not properly be transferred from Imperial to Colonial Revenue.
I am,
Your obedient servant,
W. da Silva
A
2657. Hong Kong 22/9
MINUTE PAPER.
From 7. Sandford
The post of Auditor General was created in ...
"W57" - the Salary of the Auditor was then fixed at £600 a year, plus £300. This was an audit of the Consular Accounts as well as those of the Colony.
£600 was provided for in the estimates, an equal proportion for defraying half the Salary (Colony £300) had by F.O. $300, no charge on Colonial Funds.
In 1860 this Salary of the Auditor was exceeded by £1000 in the same manner as before.
The Governor at whose instance it was done stated ...
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