The Pension is otherwise incorrect as he does not seem to be entitled to the addition for Professional Qualifications.
G.W.J. 27/4
www 399 C.O.
In reply to Your 9832 "Kent billing & Marem AB 194 Surbiton 19th April 1899.
letter No. 8304 of 1899. I have the honour to inform you that my service in the Colony of Hong Kong, Public Works Department commenced 4th May 1884 vide Agreement with the Crown Agents dated 4th March 1884.
2. That shortly after my arrival in the Colony, I was transferred for duty, at the Colonial Treasury, as Assistant Accountant and continued in such office till...
3. Following above service in the Colonial Treasury I was appointed Assistant Engineer in the Public Works Department vide Secretary of State's Despatch No. 67 of 1886, and subsequently Superintendent of Crown Lands & Surveys as per Secretary of State's Despatch No. 153 of 1892 and Govt. Notification No. 261 (9213 herewith).
Under Secretary of State Colonial Office London, S.W.