Earl of Kimberley, to ack & account of the offer which he held for two months' Salary for five years upon the abolition of his office, and which it was considered would be utilised in such a way that his accepting a temporary appointment tended to be advantageous to the Hong Kong government. But I think it would be well to re-deploying the funds favourably.
B. 2525 Hongkong Authorised 7. N. Buckle Esq. R.N. Sir.
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MTHlland MWerbert Sir F Rogers B M. Hocessen Earl of Kimberley ack 0.2795 March 21.71
17 March 1871.
...and freed by the quilt sensible move; and I understand that he bears a high character. Authorise spent to pass time for months salary.
Agwth March/11 Yes, & the Woolshorte note. See 80, 1163.71
Ki March 15/71 his service to act as least 15% to drafts to agents 4 Sovereign 3 Poring Gardens.
1 S. W. being the usual allowance in cases of abolition of Office.
On my receipt of your letter dated the 10th March, and I am to state that having regard to the peculiar circumstances which led to your not being confirmed in the appointment of Assistant Surveyor General of Hongkong, his Lordship has authorised the Crown Agents, whose address is stated in the margin, to pay you two months' Salary at the full rate of £...for compensation and to add that his Lordship has caused a note to be made of your wish for re-appointment.
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