9 August 1886
Referring to the letter addressed on June 8 by the Assistant Director, I have the honour to inform you that I have received a further letter from MD Ford, the Superintendent of the Botanic Garden, Hongkong, strongly pressing for the good offices of this establishment in presenting his claim to the Secretary of State for increase of salary.
Your letter R. H. Meade, C. O.
Feb 10, 1886