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found him, very deligent,

obedient, and attentive to his

duties, and I have no hesitation.

to recommend his application for your favorable consideration: As to his statement of the heavy expenses of this place. I have no doubt you

of being

are aware

a cold country, and the necessaries of life much dearer

than in China.

I have &c.

(signed) F. G. Machado,

Postmaster,

Copy/

Yokohama, 11th April, 18741-

re

F. G. Machado, Esq.,

Postmaster,

Air

I beg leave to hand you

this my application for an increase to my salary- you Know how heavy the cost of living in Yokohama is, and having besides to support my family in Canton. I am exceedingly sorry to say I find,

it

very difficult to meet with my present pay.

I joined your Office in December 1869, and since then