CO129-052 - Sir Bowring - 1855 [9-12] — Page 148

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N32.

The draft, of which this is a copy, was sent to Mr. Merivale a few days ago.

Downing Street,

146

21 October 1854.

With reference to my Despatch N. 26 of the 4 October acquainting you that an Accountant would be sent from England to fill the place of Chief Clerk in the Treasury of Hong Kong, I have to inform you that I have appointed Mr. Thomas Donaldson Selby to that Office on a salary of £300 per annum.

I have to...

Sir John Bowring

[Signature or other mark, possibly "G. Grey."]

To...

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N32. The draft, of which this is a copy, was sent to Mr. Merivale a few days ago. Downing Street, 146 21 October 1854. With reference to my Despatch N. 26 of the 4 October acquainting you that an Accountant would be sent from England to fill the place of Chief Clerk in the Treasury of Hong Kong, I have to inform you that I have appointed Mr. Thomas Donaldson Selby to that Office on a salary of £300 per annum. I have to... Sir John Bowring [Signature or other mark, possibly "G. Grey."] To...
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