CO129-177 - Sir Kennedy Acting Governor Austin Lieut Governor Hennessy - 1877 [1-5] — Page 78

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My Lord,

January 77

I have the honour to transmit a letter from Mr. C. May, Senior Police Magistrate of Hong Kong, which explains itself.

In a previous communication, I expressed my opinion of Mr. May. Five years' experience enables me to state that in whatever capacity he has been employed, as Magistrate, Treasurer, and Legislative Councillor, I regard him as a most valuable officer; never sick and never absent.

He has done very well, and because he has been in receipt for a considerable time of a large salary, acting appointments to the pay of his own office for maintenance would be pleasing. I do not think it would be wrong to increase salaries. Even suggesting that he will be constantly employed in acting offices.

I say that I have heard with satisfaction the testimony fully and unanimously given in addition to the talents of the office, which affords additional pleasure.

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My Lord,

January 77

I have the honour to transmit a letter from Mr. C. May, Senior Police magistrate of Hong Kong, which Explains itself.

In a previous Communication Expressed my opinion of Mr. May. Five Years Experience enables me to State that in what Ever Capacity Mr. May has been Employed The Magistrate, Treasurer, and Legislative Councillor, I regard him as a most valuable officer; never Sick And never absent.

He has done very well, and because He has been in receipt for a considerable time of a large salary, acting appointments to the pay of his own Office for maintenance would be pleasing. I do not think it would be wrong to increase salaries. Even suggesting that He will be constantly employed in acting offices.

I say that I have heard with satisfaction the testimony fully and unanimously given in addition to the talents of the Office, which affords additional pleasure.

Confidential

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of Carmarthen

1 & 9 2439

Government House

RECEIVED

12 MAR 1977

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My Lord, January 77 I have the honour to transmit a letter from Mr. C. May, Senior Police Magistrate of Hong Kong, which explains itself. In a previous communication, I expressed my opinion of Mr. May. Five years' experience enables me to state that in whatever capacity he has been employed, as Magistrate, Treasurer, and Legislative Councillor, I regard him as a most valuable officer; never sick and never absent. He has done very well, and because he has been in receipt for a considerable time of a large salary, acting appointments to the pay of his own office for maintenance would be pleasing. I do not think it would be wrong to increase salaries. Even suggesting that he will be constantly employed in acting offices. I say that I have heard with satisfaction the testimony fully and unanimously given in addition to the talents of the office, which affords additional pleasure. ... Confidential Illegible Government House RECEIVED 12 MAR 1977 1 & 9 2439 Page ... However, to follow the format to the letter as requested, here is the revised output in HTML: My Lord, January 77 I have the honour to transmit a letter from Mr. C. May, Senior Police magistrate of Hong Kong, which Explains itself. In a previous Communication Expressed my opinion of Mr. May. Five Years Experience enables me to State that in what Ever Capacity Mr. May has been Employed The Magistrate, Treasurer, and Legislative Councillor, I regard him as a most valuable officer; never Sick And never absent. He has done very well, and because He has been in receipt for a considerable time of a large salary, acting appointments to the pay of his own Office for maintenance would be pleasing. I do not think it would be wrong to increase salaries. Even suggesting that He will be constantly employed in acting offices. I say that I have heard with satisfaction the testimony fully and unanimously given in addition to the talents of the Office, which affords additional pleasure. Confidential Illegible of Carmarthen 1 & 9 2439 Government House RECEIVED 12 MAR 1977
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