a
Russian, French, and American Crews,
in Harbor at the same time, and frequently during the year.
£5000 per Annum is
15.
a handsome Salary; but at Hongkong
it is not Equal to half that Sum in
other Colonies where I have had the
opportunity to Serve.
I respectfully shape that imploring this at the end before Lord Carnarvon he will not think it unreasonable
or Self Seeking.
Existing
Circumstances
under
which I should
be Glad
I hand over my Salary to any
Agent that would pay my
House Bills and allow me a
little for myself.
Sir. A. Kennedy
MINUTE. 22nd
K Hasking-
16266
Mr. Round
201
Sir F. Pauncefote.
Mr. Malcolm.
Mr. Meade.
Mr. Herbert. 38 lock
Mr. Lowther.
Lord Carnarvon.
Copy of 10266 be sent to Sir A. Kennedy
for information regarding Packet money.
Kennedy to D.A.G. for further guidance. 11/75-
Indexed
595
2 October 1875
I am directed by the Earl of Carnarvon to
inform you
that he has
Considered your paper
dated the 16th
of September
on the subject of
the staff at
HongKong
His Lordship is understanding
that you
propose
to continue to employ only one
Gentleman on
your staff
who will perform
the combined duties of private secretary and