Works Department. reported in Sir G. William Des Vœux's despatch No. 318 of 5th October, 1889, after having worked for about three months he left the Colony in debt.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, J. Fleming
P.S. I also enclose copy of a letter from M.W. Mudie to the Surveyor General on this subject.
L. J. 21904 J out 10th Feby. 1890.
Enclosure No. 21447 855
Surveyor General to Act. Colonial Secretary, 9th April, 1890.
Sir,
Surveyor General's Office, Hong Kong, 19th September, 1890 I have the honour to enclose copy of a letter dated 29th April last respecting the circumstances under which Mr Sidney Fitzhardinge Berkeley, who was employed for about three months as Assistant Engineer in this Department, left the Colony. Mr Mudie, Executive Engineer under whom Mr Berkeley was working, advanced him the sum of $113 to liquidate debts and release him from imprisonment.
The Hon: W. M. Deane, c.c. Act. Colonial Secretary.