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from that date until 1879 "Government Officers studying Chinese, and rendering assistance of the same nature at irregular intervals down to the close of 1881.
(11). From 1876 to 1883 and again from 1890 to the present date he served and continues to serve as a member of the Board of Examiners, and since 1893
has been Honorary Secretary to the Board, a post the duties of which have largely increased in recent years and are now by no means inconsiderable.
(II). He has since 1884 rendered continuous assistance to successive Postmasters General as translator of German documents, though his services in this capacity have not been very frequently needed.
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In consideration of the above unremunerated services