CO129-278 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [11-12] — Page 43

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ENCLOSURE.

Hon. N. G. Mitchell-Innes.

Dear Sir,

Hong-Kong Observatory.

29th January, 1906.

41

I think both Mr. May and you will find that the statements you looked into to-day concern Mr. Plummer solely in his capacity of my locum-tenens and do not preclude his being useful as an assistant astronomer. I made them only because I was ordered to do so by the Government and it is a loss to me that he was allowed to act for me in spite of them. I had to hurry back with my wife via Marseilles in November last, although I had private affairs to arrange this winter in Dayton, Ohio, if I could possibly have asked for an extension of leave, and I have now sent my wife across to America at great additional expense. I wish you would explain these circumstances to the Governor and ask His Excellency to allow you to pay my salary this month as usual, as there is no charge against me and I have worked hard for the Government since my return.

Yours sincerely,

(Sgd.) W. Doberck.

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COPY SUB ENCLOSURE. Hon. N. G. Mitchell-Innes. Dear Sir, Hong-Kong Observatory. 29th January, 1906. 41 I think both Mr. May and you will find that the statements you looked into to-day concern Mr. Plummer solely in his capacity of my locum-tenens and do not preclude his being useful as an assistant astronomer. I made them only because I was ordered to do so by the Government and it is a loss to me that he was allowed to act for me in spite of them. I had to hurry back with my wife via Marseilles in November last, although I had private affairs to arrange this winter in Dayton, Ohio, if I could possibly have asked for an extension of leave, and I have now sent my wife across to America at great additional expense. I wish you would explain these circumstances to the Governor and ask His Excellency to allow you to pay my salary this month as usual, as there is no charge against me and I have worked hard for the Government since my return. Yours sincerely, (Sgd.) W. Doberck.
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COPY SUB ENCLOSURE. Hon. N. G. Mitchell-Innes. Dear Sir, Hong-Kong Observatory. 29th. January,1806. 41 I think both Mr. May an. you will find that the statements you looked into to-day concern ir. Flummer solely in his capacity of my locta-tenens and do not pre- gent his being useful as an assistant astronomer, I made then only because I was ordered to do so by the Government and it is a loss to me that he was allowed to act for me in spite of them. I had to hurry back with my wife via Marseil- les in November last, although I had private affairs to ar- range this winter in Dayton, Ohio, if I coul possibly have asked for an extension of leave, and I have now wife across to America at great additional expense. I wish you would explain these circumstances to the Governor and ask His Excellency to allow you to pay e salary this month as usual, as there is no charge against me and I have worked hard for tre Government since my return. Yours sincerely, (Sa.) W. Doverck. to send my
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COPY

SUB

ENCLOSURE.

Hon. N. G. Mitchell-Innes.

Dear Sir,

Hong-Kong Observatory.

29th. January,1806.

41

I think both Mr. May an. you will find that

the statements you looked into to-day concern ir. Flummer

solely in his capacity of my locta-tenens and do not pre-

gent his being useful as an assistant astronomer, I made

then only because I was ordered to do so by the Government

and it is a loss to me that he was allowed to act for me in

spite of them. I had to hurry back with my wife via Marseil-

les in November last, although I had private affairs to ar-

range this winter in Dayton, Ohio, if I coul possibly have

asked for an extension of leave, and I have now

wife across to America at great additional expense. I wish

you would explain these circumstances to the Governor and

ask His Excellency to allow you to pay e salary this

month as usual, as there is no charge against me and I have

worked hard for tre Government since my return.

Yours sincerely,

(Sa.) W. Doverck.

to send my

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