Cadet with a free passage 1st class to the colony by the 1st mail in January, upon usual conditions: M: Smith should be paid at the rate of £150 per annum from the 26th ultimo to the date of embarkation.
DRAFT.
T. S. Smith - Eng
MINUTE.
Hongkong 1883
24. Nov.
Mr. Lucas
De Robeck 24
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Meade.
Sir R. Herbert.
Mr. Ashley
Lord Derby.
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24f
Si
724
26 Nov. 83.
I am directed by the Earl of Derby to inform you that having received a very favourable report upon your Chinese studies from Professor Douglas, his lordship has pleasure in confirming your appointment as a cadet in the Hongkong civil service.