compares salary comp with the rate on which he was originally engaged; I do not know how we are to be sure in six months time whether or not the Praya Reclamation will be proceeded with. I think the Colonial Govt had better be told to apply direct to you in six months, if they want M. Bidgood. C.PL
In Lucas, the Lerici 20 Nov Concer. If it turns out Foreman are wanted for the Reclamation, the colony should ask for an experienced, rather than for an inexperienced, man. This man went out at $100 curry; Holanald says Heal with the local knowledge he has acquired might be worth the additional $50 - I agree.
Write as above C.PL. 22/10 at once.
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Government House, Hongkong, 12th October 1893.
My Lord Marquess,
I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that Mr. Bidgood, overseer in the Public Works Department and at
The Right Honourable The Marquess of Ripon, K.G.,