CO129-101 - Sir Robinson - 1864 [10-12] — Page 82

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smallest monthly pay for which

I can secure

the Services of

one

active Lowest Coolie, capable of discharging in a

manner

The

the duties

satisfactory

of

His Office. Wages of Chinese Coolies range from $3 to $4 per

here month

the

For "Three dollars" a mouth.

20

sum allowed by you. Japanese Coolie, however low in

Character and intelligence, would

consent to serve

i

for cigner.

Consular Office Coolie receives $6 (rather

mae

than six

dollars) for month; and the duties

of

the Port office Messenger would

require for

their proper discharge

a person whose character and Services could not be estimated at

less than those of the Consular office

Messenger.

I can find a fit person.

I will, pending your

decision, employ

him at $6 for messen; and shall

so arrange

the

or

as to be able to dissolve

agreement at the end

of

a month

or two in the event of your disapproving

of it.

I have

(Signed) Philip B Malsh.

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Copy

Minin

for die Colonial Secretary

8057

The smallest monthly pay for which I can secure the services of one active lowest coolie, capable of discharging in a satisfactory manner the duties of his office.

Wages of Chinese Coolies range from three dollars to four dollars per month here. For "Three dollars" a month is the sum allowed by you. Japanese Coolie, however low in character and intelligence, would not consent to serve for a lower sum.

The Consular Office Coolie receives $6 (rather more than six dollars) for a month; and the duties of the Port office Messenger would require for their proper discharge a person whose character and services could not be estimated at less than those of the Consular office Messenger.

I can find a fit person. I will, pending your decision, employ him at $6 for messenger; and shall so arrange the terms as to be able to dissolve the agreement at the end of a month or two in the event of your disapproving of it.

I have,

(Signed) Philip B Malsh.

True Copy

Minin for the Colonial Secretary

8057

The smallest monthly pay for which I can secure the services of one active lowest coolie, capable of discharging in a satisfactory manner the duties of his office. Wages of Chinese Coolies range from three dollars to four dollars per month here. For "Three dollars" a month is the sum allowed by you. Japanese Coolie, however low in character and intelligence, would not consent to serve for a lower sum.

The Consular Office Coolie receives $6 (rather more than six dollars) for a month; and the duties of the Port office Messenger would require for their proper discharge a person whose character and services could not be estimated at less than those of the Consular office Messenger.

I can find a fit person. I will, pending your decision, employ him at $6 for messenger; and shall so arrange the terms as to be able to dissolve the agreement at the end of a month or two in the event of your disapproving of it.

I have,

(Signed) Philip B Malsh.

True Copy

Minin for the Colonial Secretary