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"Parkes has stated that, in his
opinion,
A n
honorarium of one
" hundred pounds (£100) would be a proper zum to show the
the
sense entertained by Government of this Colony of Mr. Hillier's valuable assistance. It
will be now seen from the... ensloved letter that Sir Harry -- Parkes has informed
me that
M. Hillier is sensible of my
appreciation of his services, and
that it will give
him
pleasure
to accept the proposed honomrium.
It
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It has been thought best to pay.
him one
now,
half (i.c. Fifty pounds (250)] and the other half next year,
when Mr. May and Mr. Scrcombe
@
Smith will complete their studies
and return to Hongkong.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Clervant,
Bowen
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