Meteorologist at the Observatory
way
be confirmed at from the
tient which
The appointment
dates from the 14 May 1892 was
for three years,
and I have surprise
my regret that the necessity for its
ination was overlooked in
confirmation
May 1895.
I have the honour to be,
Your
Sir,
most obedient
humble servant,
William Robinson
DRAFT.
Hong Kong Confidential
Sir W. Robinson
Mr.
MINUTE.
CO 882-5335/96
Hong Kong.
No
Sir,
14 December 1896
I have the honour to
acknowledge the receipt of
your Despatch, no 256 of
the
Macnaghten 11/12/
Mr. Lucas. 11
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Sir R. Meade.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
fs
121296
10th ults, recommending that the appointment of
Miss Doberck as
Assistant
meteorologist at the Hongkong
Observatory should be confirmed
from
the
May,
1895?
2 Under ordinary circumstances
I should have had no hesitation in
confirming Miss Doberck's appointment.
at the nature of the work the Assistant Meteorologist, as described
by Dr. Doberck in his letter of the 16th December 1891,
a copy of which
was
enclosed
in
your Despatch, 20405