I will, with free quarters lights, be receiving practically the same, if not more pay, then Sam, or its equivalent.
3. Your Lordship will I hurt Mey onn acquit me of any intent to strengthen appeal at the expense of others more fortunate than myself: still, in making that appeal, it would be idle to omit facts that emphasize more.
A2 I conceive, and I earnestly hope Your Lordship will concede, the appeal for consideration.
9. A substantial increase of salary, similar to that granted to European officials in this Colony, would be a great boon to me, on my present income, occupying a responsible position in this Colony, in especial, a most important Department. The exclusion from that privilege of which, though well enough understood by higher officials, is not by the bulk of European servants, and the community at large, would amount to a distinct slur, and loss of official status.
10. I deeply regret having encroached so largely on Your Lordship's valuable time, but I sincerely hope that the facts I have respectfully submitted may prove my sufficient excuse.
I sincerely hope that my respectful petition for the same increase as brother officers in the Colony will meet with Your Lordship's approval and sanction.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your most humble and obedient Servant,
Mr. S. H. Hastings, Assistant Harbour Master, Colony of Light Dines.