collected, and some bad debts had to be written off.
7. I should add that I might probably during my tenure of Police Command, have remained equally ignorant of all this, had I not in the course of my Military duties, then reverted to take our Quarter Masters duties, and investigate the books and stores of a Quarter Master who had been dishonest. A two years' experience of Quarter Masters' work enabled me easily to see what was wrong and irregular.
"I would respectfully suggest that the removal of a Storekeeper from the Establishment might be suspended until I shall have had an opportunity of laying my views personally before His Excellency Sir William Robinson which will be in April next.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
Abdon,
Captain, late of Police, Hong Kong.
DRAFT.
In W. Robinson. 33
Feb.
HKny 2278
622
MINUTE.
Mr. Johnston 676. Mr. Lucas 6
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Branston.
Mr. Meade.
Baron de Worms.
Lord Knutsford.
1 Feb
LJ sent to Knutsford
6
With reference to despatch no. 402 of Dec. last, I have the honour to transmit the inclosed letter from Major General Dorward relative to the appointment of Musketry Instructor & Storekeeper Hong Kong Police.
I will defer expressing any opinion on the proposals.
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