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184,540, while for 9 months of 1897 they are represented by
253,133 and 164,540 respectively.
The salary of Assistant Government Marine
Surveyor remains the same as was fixed in 1888, viz., $2,400
per annum.
In Calcutta the Assistant Marine Surveyor
draws a salary of Rs. 6000 per annum, rising to Rs. 7300, with,
in addition, a conveyance allowance of Rs. 420 per annum.
The work of Assistant Marine Surveyor in
this Colony can neither be less arduous nor less responsible
than in Calcutta.
Since my last letter I trust my services
have given the same satisfaction as formerly and that you
may be pleased to recommend me to His Excellency the Governor
for an increase in salary.
I have, &c.,
(Sgd.) James Macalister, Jr.
Asst. Govt. Marine Surveyor.