M. Wise with / receive, in addition, both for and your service in Formosa becoming part of his earlier service which shall bear the same proportion to 5 years as much service bears to his total service in the Colony.
Former service = 11 years
Total service = 23 years
He will therefore receive in addition 60/120 of $400.
Copy.
This salary before being appointed Puisne Judge was $.
In Wise's case, he would therefore appear to be entitled to (1/60 * $400 * 12) + (3/84 * $8400).
1/60 * $400 * 30 = $200, 3/84 * $8400 = $300
= $1170 + $3360
= $4530
Dear Mr. Wise,
11 Downing Street, December 1908.
I enclose a rough estimate of your pension. Please remember that it is approximate only, and not official in any way.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) H. BERTRAM COX.