ON 11/16.
Bir,
COPY.
C.O. 23789-
'ECO
c 17 JUL 09
Audit Office,
Hong Kong.
10th June, 1909.
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With reference to your letter No: 417 of April 6th as to the practicability of obtaining a capable European to assist me in this office during the absence on leave of Mr: Phelips, I have the honour to report that a suitable applicant has been obtained in Mr:Heathcote who is at pre- sent serving as a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery, previous to which he was engaged as a book-keeper in two firms in England. I attach a copy of a letter from the ad- jutant, Royal Artillery, as to his character,
2. He would be required for the space of one year com• mencing in October next and is willing to accept the post at a salary of $125 per month which can be met by savings out
of Personal Emoluments.
3. B.B.the Governor has expressed his satisfaction with this arrangement, which I beg to submit for your ap-
proval.
THE COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL.
I have, etc.,
(Sd.) R.F.BRAYN
Ag. Local Auditor.