what basis the pensignable value of this puvilege of graving vegetables would han buen sekund if M. Ford had not lost it but had left it to the end of his
semia.
reck
Mr. Ford's Jension is $2450. This wokrasifte had added to his salay
additional 4th for
3600
an a
Cover
the vegetable-growing print. quarters. This right
The clause, in the Hill. Pension, Minite to which Mr. Ford, affeals
was
affarents not in force not when he was affainted
e been refeated. It is doubtful how, for he should have the benefit of it,
and has
You's letter
The
as
terms of the Colonial to the allowance
hen do not seem waffect
the question.
His claim to
professional qualifications is suffected neither by the letter nor
1 b
the
spirit of the Pension Regulation
Mt Lucas
A.F.
that with
-regret
reply
his pensio
24/1
that the
amount of forefful eramunala Ammot be recon--
he does not appear to be entitled
Aiden d
DLY
to either of the additions which he clarins.
C.Pd.
276
Li
Beech Grove
South Crescent
18th Mar 190
346
Ripon.
1902.
C.O.
40083
In the particulars respecting the Pension
granted
5
J
by the Honghong Zoven-
enent I observe that the allowance of
$120 per annum which I received in bein of
Vegetables has not been included in the
calculation of the amount which the regulations allow, I have therefore the honour to bring this forward for the con-
eideration of the Colonial Office hoping that pension may be allowed on this allowances in addition to what has been granted.
2.
In regard
to this allowance tray.
love -
plain that when I was appointed & Hongkong
Dhar
printed from headed "Reprinted by the
C. Prestwood Lucas. Exp. C.B.
Ander Secretary of State for the Colonis
Downingtt.
London.
Bolonial