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• information the enclosed copy 20181974 from Mr. F. A. Cooper, Director of Public Works, who is at present absent on leave.
I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
Ben O'Brien
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To the Honble
Sir,
Enclosure
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C. O. C.O.
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REG 14 MAY 04
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West Rasen Rectory, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, February 2nd, 1894.
Adverting to Circular W.8 dated the 3rd of November 1893 respecting the suggestion that officers domiciled in Hongkong be paid 3/- to the dollar when on leave and shall in lieu receive a non-pensionable allowance while on active service so as to make up half their salary to the rate of 3/- to the dollar I have the honour to request that my concurrence in the suggestion may be duly noted.
G. J.M. O'Brien, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary, Hongkong.
I have …
(D) Francis A. Cooper, Director of Public Works, Hongkong.