Hongkong, 16th September, 1876.
2nd Clerk, Colonial Secretary's Office
J. M. J. Alves
to
Colonial Secretary The Hon. J. G. Austin, Esqre.
Increase of salary. Supplies for -
Enclosure in Governor Sir A. Kennedy's Despatch No. 180 of 25th September 1876
Govt. Hongkong
Hongkong, 14th Sept. Sir A. Kennedy
MINUTE.
Minute by
Mr. Bramston
Mr. Malcolm.
Mr. Meade.
Mr. Herbert.
Mr. Lowther.
Lord Carnarvon.
Sir ...
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20th Sept. 1876
I have received your despatch No. 180 of the 25th ult., enclosing application for increase of salary from Mr. Alves, 2nd clerk in the Colonial Secretary's office.
2.
I am glad to have such a favorable report on Mr. Alves' character and abilities, and I have much pleasure in sanctioning a personal increase to his salary of $250 per annum.