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my salary is small and only sufficient for the needs of
myself and family.
At the examination by the Committee appointed
to enquire into the validity of my claim to Exchange Compensation I distinctly remember, if my memory serves me right,
at being asked whether I had any relatives at home depending on me.
As I had none, I presume it was on that ground
the privilege was withdrawn from me. I was given to understand by Mr. Travers, then Post-master General, that His
Excellency the Governor will reconsider my case at such
time as I have established a connection with a gold-using
country.
The present circumstances of my case is
dissimilar to that at the time of the withdrawal from me
of Exchange Compensation: having now a relative dependent
on me for means of support and which I am strenuously trying with all my power to help, but without being allowed
to draw Exchange Compensation I am unable to do so:
I, therefore, humbly request that His
Excellency will kindly reconsider my case and grant me, if
he sees possible, this privilege, which has been accorded
to a brother officer in the Hong Kong Civil Service, similarly
circumstanced as myself.
(Signed.)
I have &c.
H. Dixon,
Superintendent Money Order Office.