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-employed at a salary of $60 -monthly has been dispensed
with, and I personally perform the work he undertook, in
addition to the usual routine
of my duties.
The work of the Office has slightly increased through the influx of foreigners, the growth of trade, and the establishing. of new line of steamers.
Expenses in Yokohama are far greater than at Hong-_- Kong alike in regard to living.
education, and
every necessary.
of life on any one having. family like myself such
expenses press heavily, and it is with great difficulty with my present pay provision can be made for daily expenses.
I beg to solicit,
your
favorable consideration to this application on the grounds set
forth.
I have to
(signed) F. G. Machado, Postmaster,-