Downing Street,
21 Jan. 1889
Sir,
I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to acknowledge
the receipt of your Despatch No. 421 of the 26th Nov.
and to approve of the changes which have occurred during the Quarter ended
30th June last, in offices of which the emoluments can exceed $600 per annum,
and which have not been previously reported
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble Servant,
ROBERT K...
The Officer Administering
the Government of
Hongkong