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Communications
on
should be addressed to--
this subject
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
and the following number quoted.
Downing Stallet,
for
London, S.W.,
London,
th
11. July 18900
21593
Sir,
Chamberlain
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I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to inform you that, subject to your being passed by the medical adviser_of_,
the this Department-as-physically fit for service, he proposes to select you for of wardenester in the lord Hospital for lidual sepl
appointment as
Hangkong, & save more ospecially, in the fort Civil storfictal with sulary at the rate of # 866 rising by acunal increments of 60 dollars to $1046 a
a year,
2 year
with au
of $84 for ammum for light. & fuel. Free quartes will be provided.
allowance co uniform
o The value of the dollar varies from time to time disat present
will receive exchange compensation. De an allowance to if up our half of your salary to 3f the dollar.
But 24-
lub
you
40%
a deductim of
will be made from your salary You will be required, if appointed, to give security to the extent of Untar to the wiicis Powsion Fund.
in respect of the pecuniary responsibility attaching to your office.
ausd 22680
Baby For 18 July
miffitties Fogle
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You are to understand that your employment will be under the Colonial Government; that your emoluments will be paid solely from the
funds of the Colony; and that the appointment will be subject to the Colonial Regulations in force for the time being, which are published in the annual "Colonial Office List,” and can also be consulted in this office.
The Regulations (Nos. 81 to 96) specify the proceedings which are taken in a Colony when it is deemed necessary to suspend an officer with a view to his removal from the service; but you must also understand that you will hold the appointment subject to the pleasure of the Crown, and that the pleasure of the Crown that you should no longer hold it may be signified through the Secretary of State, in which case no special formalities
are required.
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