period of five years! These questions have recently been put before the Secretary of State. I would recommend that his Lordship's decision should be embodied by the Crown Agents on printed form.
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1. a copy of which should be given to each recruit and a copy sent to this office. No married men enlisted will be provided with quarters until they are promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
2. The pay is $480 per annum in monthly payments of which about £87 per annum is at present rate of exchange.
3. Full pay will be drawn from the date of embarkation.
(Signed) Mr. St. Marsh Colonial Secretary
Hongkong, 11th April, 1883