CO129-244 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Fleming - 1890 [1-4] — Page 364

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of view. I asked the War Office to extend my term of Military Service in the Colony thinking I should retain the Adjutancy of Police during the time. My request was granted by the War Office.

and I should be put to great loss and inconvenience if the Adjutancy were taken from me. I receive but $100 (one hundred dollars) a month pay, and it will be seen in a Despatch of Sir George Bowen, referring to the appointment of an Adjutant that he fixed the salary at £300 (Three hundred pounds sterling) per annum.

I trust His Excellency will favourably consider my case. I only wish to be allowed to continue the appointment until my military service expires, as I never anticipated being surprised when I made arrangements to remain longer in the Colony.

I have …

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Sd T. Dempster, Major

Adjutant, Singapore Police


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of view. I asked the War Office to extend my term of Military Service in the Colony thinking I should retain the Adjutancy of Police during the time. My request was granted by the War Office. and I should be put to great loss and inconvenience if the Adjutancy were taken from me. I receive but $100 (one hundred dollars) a month pay, and it will be seen in a Despatch of Sir George Bowen, referring to the appointment of an Adjutant that he fixed the salary at £300 (Three hundred pounds sterling) per annum. I trust His Excellency will favourably consider my case. I only wish to be allowed to continue the appointment until my military service expires, as I never anticipated being surprised when I made arrangements to remain longer in the Colony. I have Page 362 Sd T. Dempster, Major Adjutant, Singapore Police
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retain the Adjutancy of Police during the time. My request was granted by the War "Office.

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if the Adjutancy were

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appointment of an -Adjutant that he

fixeed the sulary at

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Sof T. Dempster, Major

Adjutant Stingping Poled

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