of the late Mr. L. d'Almada & Castro, we think that this is a case which
Her Majesty's Government might treat as exceptional and depart from the very excellent rules laid down without danger of its being made a precedent in future.
We have etc.
(Signed) P. Ryrie
Henry Lowcock
L. M. Keswick
Colonial Treasury
12th 3.
Hong Kong 2nd February 186
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I certify that, it appears by the records of this Department, the late L. d'Almada & Castro hereinafter referred to as the deceased, who was at different times Clerk of Councils and Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office, paid into the Colonial Treasury.
on
the
10th March 1864, the Sum of three thousand two hundred and sixty two dollars, and twenty six cents
"for arrears of Superannuation
Contribution".
(Signed)
b. May
Acting Colonial Treasurer