for house allowance.
I also most respectfully beg to say that in the
increase approved by the Secretary of State to certain
officers whose cost of living is tantamount to my own
is, I respectfully beg to say, agreat hardship should
I not receive the same concession.
shall
In conclusion I should esteem it a great favour
if you will bring to the notice ar His Excellency the
pecuniary conditions in which the enhanced cost of living
places me at the present rate of sálary, which I trust
His Excellency may see fit to ameliorate..
The Hon. R. Murray Rumsey,
I have etc.,
(sd.) E.Jones,
1st. Boarding Officer.
Retd.Comdr.,
R. N.,
Harbour Master &c.
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