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Memorandum of Agreement
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made this 27th day of July One thousand eight hundred and eight nine Between
The Undersigned, one of the Crown Agents for the Colonies of Downing Street, London, Middlesex, acting for, and on behalf of the Government of Hong Kong (hereinafter called the Government of the first part and John Davis of 42 West Sheet : Southsea, Patsmouth of the second part
Whereas
the said Government is desirous of
renewing the engagement of the said John Davis as
Foreman of Masons, in the Public Works Department- of the Colony. Now it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows :-
1. The said John Davis shall proceed to Hong Kong by a Steamer leaving about the twentieth day of July and shall and will immediately on his arrival there faithfully and diligently employ himself in suck manner as he may be required by the said Government. for the space of Two years commencing from the date of his arrival in the Colony.
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or
The said John Davis, shall not either directly r indirectly engage,
or be concerned in any
other service or business whatsoever but shall devote the whole of his time and attention to the service of the said Government and shall use his utmost exertions to promote the interests of the Government
The said Government shall pay to the said John Davis the sum of One hundred and thirk five dollars ($135) for every calendar month during which the said John Davis shall be at work or willing and able to work for the said Government-
or for.
- any other person or persons to be nominaked
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