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engineer of a merchant steamer on this coast at a salary of $175 per month..:
The salary paid now to anyone in a similar position has been increased to over $500, most of the companies paying at a fixed rate of exchange or £30 Stg.
per month.
My salary remains the same as was fixed in 1883, namely $200 per month and I trust you may see your way clear to favourably recommend me to His Excellency the Governor for an increase.
I have etc,
(Sd.) James. Macdonald, Jr.
Assistant Government Marine Surveyor.:
Honourable Captain Rumsey, R.N,
Harbour Master &c
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