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portions of
the Empire.
6.
of
an a
consideration of these
circumstances the Secretary of State
Hong Kong where he has already done
excellent work in his particular sphere.
of action.
is pleased to recommend
an increase in Mr Ford's present emoluments
Mr Thiselton Dyer would feel that
such an increase would be fully
justified. Should however the
financial condition of Hong Kong
preclude a consideration of Mr Ford's
claims his name
might be brought
forward for promotion to some
other Colonial Botanic Garden
although
in Mr Dyer's opinion it
would be better to retain ... at
Hong Kong
I am, sir,
Your obedient Servant,
D. Morris
Assistant Director.