650
the
passed between Messrs S. "Kallett and Company and the Colonial Office respecting appointment of Commander. Rumsey as Barbour Master of HongKong, I have the honour to enquire whether it is Your Lordship's intention that the salary of the Office should
now be Four thousand and $4,200.
two hundred dollars.
only.
In the form of Particulars of Office forwarded
my despatch
in
toh N:32 of the
1st 4971
1st February last, the salary of
the Harbour Master was stated $4,200. to be Four thousand and two-
hundred dollars, and the
officer,
salary of the same in his capacity as Superintendent
$600. of the Gunpowder Depôt, Six
hundred dollars.
3.
be
glad
I should, therefore to be informed
whether Commander Rumsey's
#$14,800. total salary
is to be Four
thousand and Eight hundred
dollars, or whether he is to
perform