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When I received my appointment in this Colony, I believe my predecessor, Mr. John Gerrard, was appointed prior to me. In view of the importance of the office, I respectfully submit that it should be regarded as one usually filled up from England and that it should be granted an increase.
It has been recommended to the Treasury, Magistracy, and the Public. No.
4/- 4 3/8Keeping the matter in view will receive Your Lordship's favourable consideration.
I have the honour to be,
Your Lordship's most obedient servant,
SIR,
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
HONGKONG, 4th March 1893
Assuming that your salary after the 1st January next is increased by thirty-five per cent on the salary of the office as it was in 1875, I have the honour, by direction of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, to inquire whether you agree that your salary when on leave in England should be paid to you at the rate of four shillings to the dollar, and your pension, when granted, at the rate of three shillings and eight pence to the dollar; and to the cessation of your right to remit family allowances at four shillings and two pence to the dollar.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
(d) Fr. H. May, Acting Col. Secretary
12th Clerk
The 1st Clerk and
The 2nd Clerk
in the Executive Council's Department.
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