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pot. The amount of £500 was
the pay of the Assistant
fixed.
Poelmaster General,
when
hen no
French Pachets came to this
Ava®
Port, and when there, exchange of mails with Italy
and Austria-
Fund The salary of the Fortmaster at Shanghae has been gradually raised from 2 300 and quarters to £ 600 and quarters, whilst that of the Assistant Postmaster General of Stong hong remained at: £500 per
without quarters.
3rd I keep the lash book and Ledger with the aessante of the l'agencies, a duly which
several agencies,
Avas
formerly performed by the
accountant.
In conclusiond would respectful
submit that my inadequate to maintam
present pay
ie
my
family
in respectability and that the services performed bey
med by an Assistan Vortmaster General, acquainted, with the Languages referred to.
are worth the £.100 additional pay I ask for.
I rusting you will favorably represent my case to stis Excellency the Governor
I have fo
(signed) S. Barff.
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Colmial Serraton.