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and medical stores. At the same time a knowledge of the
Chinese language would be essential in order that he may be independent of the Indian Hospital Warders. I suggest
that he should rank superior to a Principal Warder, but
subordinate to the Chief Warder and recommend for the post
a salary of £300 £10 - £400 with quarters or allowance
in lieu.
For this post an exceptionally suitable
local candidate is available, Mr. D. E. Wood who is well
educated, has an excellent knowledge of Chinese and is a competent compounder. Mr. Wood states that he was educated
at Dulwich College and prior to the War, was Assistant
Librarian with the Royal Society of Medicine. He was on
active service as a stretcher bearer in the Royal Army Medical Corps from August 1914 to November 1919 and
thereafter came to the East to join a friend in China,
Owing to the unsettled conditions in the interior he was
unable to do so and joined Dr. H. L. Clift at his private
hospital at Nanning where he has been for a period of over
two years. Pending your approval I have appointed Mr.
Wood on a temporary basis on the proposed initial salary
of the post.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
CaurSevem
Officer Administering the Government.