Land Branch
Miscellaneous
Myself at once took leave and proceeded to England for the purpose of receiving the appointment from Kumberley. He did me the honor to offer me the leave to correct my paternal
Express thanks for his Lordship's former Consideration and confidence in promoting me to surgeon, appointing me to the western Count of itpica
The Salary attached to the post is excessive $100
Amme less than that
Enjoyed by the retiring Colonial Surgeon and I respectfully beg to bring under his Lordship's notice that this reduction would make the pay worse than what I had at Luna Love
follows: £500 Salary as Col: Surgeon, £91. Horse allowance £120 Sanitary Allowance
Which was
Coroner so that I should suffer a reduction of £300 in a pecuniary point of view if the path is altered
They therefore respectfully beg that his Lordship will be pleased to permit me enjoying the same salary as my predecessor. Considering my length of service and my heavy Expense of moving to Hongkong, I have the honor to...