Sir John Wolfe Barry to Crown Agents.
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21 Delahay Street, Westminster.
25th January 1906.
Kowloon-Canton Railway British Section.
Gentlemen,
With reference to our interview of the 9th instant when the subject of our being retained by the Crown Agents as Consulting Engineers in this country in connection with the construction of the above railway was discussed, we now beg to submit a proposal for our professional remuneration.
We understand that the works will probably be carried out departmentally and accordingly that our duties as Consulting Engineers will consist of (a) advising on points submitted to us by the Government in connection with the execution of the work, (b) advising and assisting in the selection of the staff, (c) preparing the designs for bridges or other structures, and for rolling stock, which would have to be manufactured in this country, (d) advising you on points arising out of the inspection of all work and materials supplied from this country which inspection will be undertaken by you.
For services above mentioned we propose that we should receive an annual salary during the construction of the railway of £1,000 to commence from say 1st January 1906, and in addition that we should be refunded our expenses for assistants', draughtsmen's, and clerks' time and for office travelling and incidental expenses.
The payment of our salary and expenses should be made quarterly on statements of accounts being rendered.
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