415
3
the service in the year 1857, and
that he served in various
capacities in this Department until he was transferred to Yokohama in 1870, at the same salary
he then received here
as à marine sorter, virt #1920-
per annum ; but with free quarters at Yokohama.
2nd That previous to ur Machado's appointment as Postmaster at Yokohama, it had been found necessary to employ a Clerk there at $720 a year; but
when he resigned, vide my letter of 11th July, 1872, No31, I
:necessity to fill up the
saw no nec
vacancy,
as the Postmastership
a
being occupied by a trained and efficient Officer, assisted by very intelligent Shroff, who was sent from Hongkong in 1869, I
felt satisfied that the duty could be performed without a Clerk.
3rd A vote of $720 a year has + however been duly provided for the salary of the Clerk; but none has been appointed.
4th The salary of Mr Muchades predecessor was $2.400 a year, 0. $480 a year more than Mur Machado at present receives,
5th Mr. Machado has succeeded: in bringing the Yokohama Pos!
Page 420Page 421
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.