CO129-175 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [9-12] — Page 101

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I have little to add to My Office's statement beyond the expression of my opinion that his application

is reasonable,

and that I consider him a

much underpaid officer, having regard to his ability and efficiency, and the price paid in China for similar services.

I cannot speak too highly of the ability and

industry

with which Mr. Price

has carried out

this Colony's

important works in this

and the public improvement."

he has effected during term of office.

his

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I apprehend there is but one decision upon this subject on the part of the public, and

I do not doubt that the

Legislative Council will readily sanction any

increase in salary sanctioned by Your Lordship.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient

humble servant;

— (likely "signed" name, but original text "Linmedy" is unclear and not corrected)

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I have little to add to My Office's statement beyond the expression of my opinion that his application is reasonable, and that I consider him a much underpaid officer, having regard to his ability and efficiency, and the price paid in China for similar services. I cannot speak too highly of the ability and industry with which Mr. Price has carried out this Colony's important works in this and the public improvement." he has effected during term of office. his Page 99 I apprehend there is but one decision upon this subject on the part of the public, and I do not doubt that the Legislative Council will readily sanction any increase in salary sanctioned by Your Lordship. I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant; — (likely "signed" name, but original text "Linmedy" is unclear and not corrected)
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I have little to add to My Orices statement beyond the expresion of my opinion that his application is reasmable, and that I consider him a much underpaid offier, having regard to his ability and efficiey. and the price paid in China for similar services. I cannot epeat too highly of the ability and industry with which M. Price has carried out this Colony important works in this and the public improvement." he has effected during tem of office. his але 99 I apprehend there is but- ofcision upon this subject on the part of the public, and I do not darbt that the lemmail umed any increa Legislative readily iste salary sanctioned by Mou Lordship. of I have the hover tale, My Lord. Your Tord life's mat obedient: Imumble servant; Linmedy
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I have little to add to My Orices statement beyond the expresion of my opinion that his application

is reasmable,

and that I consider him a

much underpaid offier, having regard to his ability and efficiey. and the price paid in China for similar services.

I cannot epeat too highly of the ability and

industry

with which M. Price

has carried out

this Colony

important works in this

and the public improvement."

he has effected during tem of office.

his

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I apprehend there is but-

ofcision upon this subject on the part of the public, and

I do not darbt that the

lemmail umed

any

increa

Legislative readily iste salary sanctioned by Mou Lordship.

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I have the hover tale,

My Lord.

Your Tord life's mat obedient:

Imumble servant;

Linmedy

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