& letters, W. Deane finally merely rests his case (dee last Enclosure but one) on a precedent in 1876, viz. Inspector O'Brien (of Medical Dept, as I gather from the Blue Book for 1875) — see, Jor 11303 76.
The Police are very liberally treated in Hong Kong, and I think both of these gratuities should be refused. Widow London seems the more hard up of the two, but on the other hand her husband was not such a deserving officer as King.
? Refer the Governor to the desp. above quoted (12046) and state that there does not seem to be anything sufficiently exceptional in these cases to justify any gratuities. G.W.J. 17 March Mr Karate 20.
in thi Or allow them to be paid T о remind for the futur Rm 22/3 4. alapfelt C 22 7 Mu My Love, 287 C 0. 4422 RECE TE MAR cent Stouse, Governments Hong Kong, 26 January, 1862
I have the honour to transmit for Your Lordship's consideration certain correspondence and minutes relative to applications for compassionate allowances.
Right Honorable, The Earl of Kimberley, Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, &c.