Communications on this subject should be addressed to--
The Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office, London, S.W., and the following number quoted.
977
Sir,
Downing Street, March 11, 1902.
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 this Department as physically fit for service, he proposes to select you for appointment as Assistant Surgeon with salary at the rate of £450 a year, rising by annual increments of £25 to £650 a year.
2. For purposes of local payment this salary will be converted into dollars at a rate of exchange which will be fixed annually by the Colonial Government based on the average market value of the dollar during the preceding twelve months.
4% of your contribution to the Widows' and Orphans' Pension Fund of the Colony will be deducted as a salary we required, if appointed, to store security to the extent of ... in respect of the pecuniary liability attaching to your office.
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.
W. J. Davico Esq. M.R.C.S.
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The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
London, S.W.,
and the following number quoted.
977
Sir,
Downing Street,
11 March 1902.
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 this Department as physically fit for service, he proposes to select you for appointment as Assistant Surgeon with salary at the rate of £450 a year, rising by annual increments of £25 to £650 a year.
2. For purposes of local payment this salary will be converted into dollars at a rate of exchange which will be fixed annually by the Colonial Government based on the average market exchange value of the dollar during the preceding twelve months.
4% of your contribution to the Widows' and Orphans' Pension Fund of the Colony will be deducted as a salary we required, if appointed, to store security to the extent of ... in respect of the pecuniary liability attaching to your office.
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.
W. J. Davico Esq. M.R.C.S.
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