No. 21352
DESPATCH.
C.O.
21352 RECP
REG 20 DEC 83,
180
Governor.
No. Bowen 295
Date. 9 Nov 1883
Previous Paper, 16084
(Subject.) Changes in the Bot Secy's office Memo by M. Marsh
(Minutes.) M: Meade
This shows what was done before that the new Colonial Secretary really patent King of Hong Kong. Assistant Donly was not required except as a means of getting rid of the chief clerk because the chief clerk was not suited to the front: when the latter is disposed of finally the need for Donly can be abolished.
"Approve of the arrangements detailed in this despatch with the exception of the compaid probationer: compaid men get...