Moffatt's decease I have the honour to report that, subject to your approval, I have appointed Mr F. Fisher, the present Assistant Bailiff in the Supreme Court, to the post, on 3 months probation from the 15th instant.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient Humble Servant, Cam Robings
164 Hongkong 17407 Hong Kong - Nam 173 Sin W. Robinson Kemg. m: Lucas 20 o August fr Ind aeth: Sin 325 21 August go
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch no. 1614 ultimo and to signify my approval of the grant of a special gratuity $1000. to the widow of the late M. G. Moffatt, Inspector of Nuisances, who, I regret to read, died of the plague.
I also approve the appointment of M. F. Fisher to be Moffatt's successor, provided that he has given satisfaction during his term of probation.
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