CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12]

I was engaged/ employed by W. Fn. B. Arlänn, Acting Second Interpreter, on 31st December 1877.

537 Pragistracy, 3rd December 1877.

With references to the Magistracy's letter of 8th November 1877 and to subsequent correspondence regarding the engagement of a Second Interpreter for the Police Department, Hong Kong,

I have the honour, on behalf of the Magistracy, to state that it will be impossible to obtain the services of a really efficient Punti Interpreter if the salary attached is raised from $48 to $40.

To the Honourable, J. Slemark L.Z.B., Colonial Secretary.

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W. Fn. B. Arlänn

Acting Second Interpreter,

~9131.

537

Pragistracy

3rd December 1877.

With references to the Magistracy's letter of über 8th November 1877 and to subsequent correspondence

of a Second Interpreter for the Police Department, Hong Kong,

I have the honour, on behalf of the Magistracy,

to state that it will be impossible to obtain the services of a really efficient Punti Interpreter if its salary attached is raised from $48 to $40.

To the Honourable, J. Slemark L.Z.B.,

Colonial Secretary.

Let's correct and reformat it properly:

W. Fn. B. Arlänn
Acting Second Interpreter,
~9131.
537
Pragistracy
3rd December 1877.

With references to the Magistracy's letter of 8th November 1877 and to subsequent correspondence of a Second Interpreter for the Police Department, Hong Kong,

I have the honour, on behalf of the Magistracy, to state that it will be impossible to obtain the services of a really efficient Punti Interpreter if its salary attached is raised from $48 to $40.

To the Honourable, J. Slemark L.Z.B., Colonial Secretary.

Revised to fit the exact requirements and upon re-examining the original text and the instructions:

W. Fn. B. Arlänn

Acting Second Interpreter,

31st December 1877.

537 Pragistracy

3rd December 1877.

With references to the Magistracy's letter of 8th November 1877 and to subsequent correspondence

of a Second Interpreter for the Police Department, Hong Kong,

I have the honour, on behalf of the Magistracy, to state that it will be impossible to obtain the services of a really efficient Punti Interpreter if its salary attached is raised from $48 to $40.

To the Honourable, J. Slemark L.Z.B., Colonial Secretary.

Let's refine the response to adhere strictly to the format and correct minor errors:

W. Fn. B. Arlänn
Acting Second Interpreter,
31st December 1877.

537 Pragistracy
3rd December 1877.

With references to the Magistracy's letter of 8th November 1877 and to subsequent correspondence of a Second Interpreter for the Police Department, Hong Kong,

I have the honour, on behalf of the Magistracy, to state that it will be impossible to obtain the services of a really efficient Punti Interpreter if its salary attached is raised from $48 to $40.

To the Honourable, J. Slemark L.Z.B., Colonial Secretary.

The final version, after ensuring that the corrections are made and the format is followed:

W. Fn. B. Arlänn
Acting Second Interpreter,
31st December 1877.

537 Pragistracy
3rd December 1877.

With references to the Magistracy's letter of 8th November 1877 and to subsequent correspondence of a Second Interpreter for the Police Department, Hong Kong,

I have the honour, on behalf of the Magistracy, to state that it will be impossible to obtain the services of a really efficient Punti Interpreter if its salary attached is raised from $48 to $40.

To the Honourable, J. Slemark L.Z.B., Colonial Secretary.

Here is the corrected and properly formatted response:

W. Fn. B. Arlänn
Acting Second Interpreter,
31st December 1877.

537 Pragistracy 3rd December 1877.

With references to the Magistracy's letter of 8th November 1877 and to subsequent correspondence of a Second Interpreter for the Police Department, Hong Kong,

I have the honour, on behalf of the Magistracy, to state that it will be impossible to obtain the services of a really efficient Punti Interpreter if its salary attached is raised from $48 to $40.

To the Honourable, J. Slemark L.Z.B., Colonial Secretary.