Government House, Hongkong, 9th November 1868.
I have the honour to transmit herewith a memorandum from the Honourable W. W. Marsh, C.M.G., the Colonial Secretary, commending certain changes in the terms of employment of the Harbour Master and other officers.
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a claim to permanent employment; it is better to pay them so that the employment may be of the kind thought desirable.
a small sum of money to make it clear at any time
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MR. Dec 24
illuminate
Rm 27/2
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obby Lord,
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Earl of Derby,
However, to follow the exact output format requested, here is the revised version:a claim to permanent employment; it is better to pay them so that the employment may be of the kind thought desirable.
a small sum of money to make it clear at any time
C.Pd. 21. Dec
G
MR. Dec 24
illuminate
Rm 27/2
D. Dec. 28
C.O.21352
RECR
REG 20 DEC 23, 181
obby Lord,
Government House, Hongkong, 9th November 1868.
I have the honour to transmit herewith a memorandum from the Honourable W. W. Marsh, C.M.G., the Colonial Secretary, commending certain changes in the terms of employment of the Harbour Master and other officers to the Right Honourable the Earl of Derby,