73.
In any further correspondence on this subject, the above number should be quoted, and the communication should be addressed to "The Comptroller and Auditor General.”
EXCHEQUER AND AUDIT DEPARTMENT,
522 VICTORIA EMBANKMENT,
LONDON, E.C.
12th March, 1903.
Sir,
03 MAR
With reference to your letter, No: 39257, of the 2nd October 1902, transmitting a copy of a despatch from Mr: Secretary Chamberlain to the Governor of Hong Kong, No: 316 of 27th September 1902, on the subject of the salary drawn by Mr: Messer while acting as Treasurer, I am directed by the Comptroller and Auditor General to call your attention to certain other cases, shown on a list enclosed herewith, which do not appear to be in accordance with Nos: 107 and 108 of the Colonial Regulations as interpreted by the Secretary of State in his despatch of the 27th September 1902.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant,
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