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Enquirer Foreman to assist at, and direct the creation of the Ironwork of the Building's Superstructure, the erection of the Engines - Boilers - furnaces &c. and all other iron machinery.

On completion of the Works, he must assist in superintending & keeping in repair the whole of the Machinery, and perform such other duties as may be required by the master or his representatives on the premises of the Establishment.

Salary £450 per annum with free passage for himself and family payable from date of employment in England until arrival in Hong Kong.

In the event of the Foreman not being required from any cause (excepting from his own misconduct) during a less period than 10 years - the passage of himself & family to be paid to England with full salary to the date of landing in Great Britain.

I have had John Inglis recommended for this appointment, and I believe strongly him to be in every way suitable. Enclosed are copies of his Original testimonials, which are in my possession.

Mr Graham has seen them also, and agrees with me in recommending his engagement.

I have the honour to be, Your most obedient Servant,

The Member MAR.

P.S. Mr. Inglis has acted as a foreman to the late Mr. Cowans, M.P. for Edinburgh, and to His Grace the Duke of Newcastle.

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Enquirer Foreman to assist at, and direct the creation of the Ironwork of the Building's Superstructure, the erection of the Engines - Boilers - furnaces &c. and all other iron machinery. On completion of the Works, he must assist in superintending & keeping in repair the whole of the Machinery, and perform such other duties as may be required by the master or his representatives on the premises of the Establishment. Salary £450 per annum with free passage for himself and family payable from date of employment in England until arrival in Hong Kong. In the event of the Foreman not being required from any cause (excepting from his own misconduct) during a less period than 10 years - the passage of himself & family to be paid to England with full salary to the date of landing in Great Britain. I have had John Inglis recommended for this appointment, and I believe strongly him to be in every way suitable. Enclosed are copies of his Original testimonials, which are in my possession. Mr Graham has seen them also, and agrees with me in recommending his engagement. I have the honour to be, Your most obedient Servant, The Member MAR. P.S. Mr. Inglis has acted as a foreman to the late Mr. Cowans, M.P. for Edinburgh, and to His Grace the Duke of Newcastle.
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" Enquiser Foreman to assist at; and direct the creation of the Swonwork of the Building's Supermbend the erection of ther -Engines - Boilers - furnaces &e and all other iron maching On completion -the Works, he must assist in super in teceding & keeping in repair the whole of the Machinery, and perfone such from England. other duties as may by the master or Salary £450 per be A Leut reguned his representtungs annine with "on the premises of the Practie d Free passage for himself "Mint + family payable from date of employ- ment in England England until arrival in Hong Noreg. In the event of the Foreman not being required from any (excepting from his mis cause, thuiring a less ad period 146 than 10 years - the passage of Muself & family to be paid to England with full salary to the date of landing Great Britain. I have had John Inglis recommended for this I believe strongly appointment, and him to be in every way suitable Enclosed are C testimonials, the Possess. which are in copies of his Originals of Englis ей P Mr Graham has seen also, and agrees with me. recommending his engagement. have the Rohor to be d You most obedient Seroni The MrAnidee MMAR. PS. Mr. Suglis has acted- nie to end lose a moto for Ste's Grace the Dulle if Newcastle, from M. Cowars late MP for Ediceboo. i
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" Enquiser Foreman to assist at; and direct the creation of the Swonwork of the Building's Supermbend the erection of ther -Engines - Boilers - furnaces &e and all other iron maching

On completion -the Works, he must assist in super in teceding & keeping in repair the whole of the Machinery, and perfone such

from England.

other duties as may

by the master or Salary £450 per

be

A

Leut

reguned his representtungs

annine with

"on the premises of the Practie d

Free passage for himself

"Mint + family

payable from date of employ-

ment in England

England until arrival

in Hong Noreg.

In the event of the Foreman not being required from any

(excepting from his mis cause, thuiring a less

ad

period

146

than 10 years - the passage of Muself & family to be paid to England with full salary to the date of landing

Great Britain.

I have had John Inglis recommended for this I believe

strongly

appointment, and

him to be in every way suitable

Enclosed are C

testimonials, the Possess.

which are in

copies of his Originals of

Englis

ей

P

Mr Graham has seen also, and agrees with me. recommending his engagement. have the Rohor to be

d

You most obedient Seroni

The MrAnidee MMAR.

PS. Mr. Suglis has acted-

nie to end lose

a moto for Ste's

Grace the Dulle if Newcastle, from M. Cowars late MP for

Ediceboo.

i

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