Exactly as 15; and I should be disposed to make the pension £10 100 exactly.
I think that Utter Singh is entitled to know that we have not taken account of the more serious charges made against him subsequent to his retirement, and I understand that the Coldstream is very anxious to have more information as to the grounds of Mr. ...
In informing Me Coldstream of the reduction of the pension of Singh, I will send him a copy of the first pension awarded. 15 Utter Singh £80.161. 00067 REG 31 JUL 149
Government House, Hongkong, 30th June, 1899.
To paragraphs of despatch No 7138; and add the condition of residence mentioned in the last paragraph. If this despatch is agreed upon, I will inform Coldstream of the decision that letter Singh, the amount and the condition.
As Khure has a reduced pension - so now need only till Mofeldsheam non-residence in Army and he & Herb Wilson may have caused it to be allowed to come.
Mr Aborheap is not satisfied, I have transmitted the papers here and there is little to show them. Ew 3 ch.
7638.
Enclosure 14th June, 1899
Sir,
With reference to your despatch No. 75 of the 4th ultimo, I have the honour to submit for your approval the pension paper of Utter Singh, late Sergeant Major in the Hongkong Police force.
To THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &c., &c., &c.,
I have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
Harry Blake GOVERNOR, &c.
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