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420
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found him, very deligent,
obedient, and attentive to his
duties, and I have no hesitation.
to recommend his application for your favorable consideration: As to his statement of the heavy expenses of this place. I have no doubt you
of being
are aware
a cold country, and the necessaries of life much dearer
than in China.
I have &c.
(signed) F. G. Machado,
Postmaster,
Copy/
Yokohama, 11th April, 18741-
re
F. G. Machado, Esq.,
Postmaster,
Air
I beg leave to hand you
this my application for an increase to my salary- you Know how heavy the cost of living in Yokohama is, and having besides to support my family in Canton. I am exceedingly sorry to say I find,
it
very difficult to meet with my present pay.
I joined your Office in December 1869, and since then