Is he then to be accepted for the offer or not, and, if he accepts it, you should report to me the date of his departure for Macao.
He should be provided with a passage, the cost of which should be recovered from the Govt of Macao through the CA. for the Cols.
3. You should explain that your despatch to The Governor, No. 3227 of August, enclosing his application, did not reach me and was not recorded in this Office.
DRAFT
MINUTE.
Mr. Aston, 12/5 - Mr. Stubbs, 12/5
Mr. Just.
★ Mr. Antrobus, 16/5
Mr. Cox.
Sir C. Lucas.
Sir F. Hopwood.
Seen.
The Earl of Elgin.
Please see further minute.
2. The salary of the post is £300 a year, payable in Hongkong.
1. I am directed to state that he is prepared to offer you, subject to your being passed as physically fit for service, the appointment of Assistant Surveyor in Hongkong.
GR1599
Seen. Wit.
18/5/07
19 May 08