CO129-237 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Stewart - 1888 [1-6] — Page 656

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the

passed between Messrs S. "Kallett and Company and the Colonial Office respecting appointment of Commander. Rumsey as Barbour Master of HongKong, I have the honour to enquire whether it is Your Lordship's intention that the salary of the Office should

now be Four thousand and $4,200.

two hundred dollars.

only.

In the form of Particulars of Office forwarded

my despatch

in

toh N:32 of the

1st 4971

1st February last, the salary of

the Harbour Master was stated $4,200. to be Four thousand and two-

hundred dollars, and the

officer,

salary of the same in his capacity as Superintendent

$600. of the Gunpowder Depôt, Six

hundred dollars.

3.

be

glad

I should, therefore to be informed

whether Commander Rumsey's

#$14,800. total salary

is to be Four

thousand and Eight hundred

dollars, or whether he is to

perform