A. C. C. Salaries (both stated my case, and duties & discharged from April) were not satisfactory to my ability or trust.
Mind you, in November of 1888, I consulted Mr. May who temporarily filled my place, holding discussions on the matter with other acting appointees.
The journey out to Hongkong & back is very expensive & also long.
I shall leave the subject in your hands to be guided by your judgment on the matter.
Behind me are Your predecessors, Thingsby & Bethell. Drawing not being made by Sir Robert Herbert during that time, we took a considerable loss.
I think I have made my case clear.
Yours,
P.S. "Since writing the above