CO129-045 - Sir Bonham - 1854 [1-4] — Page 16

I have increased the Day of the Police Constables from £1.5.- to £1.9.2 per mouth, and, as this is some 8 Shillings

8 Shillings and 4

and 4 pence

more than what

per month

jis paid to labourers and others

of

that description, I am in

hopes

that the Chinese Police will

turn out efficient and honest,

cxpecially as they have

wine

= been advised by the chief Magistrate

that

any attempt at extortion

will result in their

immediate dismissal

from

the force.

I

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I have the hown to be, With the highest respect

My Lord Duke,

Your Grace's,

Most obedient

Humble Servant,