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The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office,

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Tlf 361. 6 John 3559

Downing Street,

London, S.W.,

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and the following number quoted.

392

westments

30313

1900.

Sir,

31 Jan

Chambolain

I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to

inform you that, subject to your being passed by the medical adviser of this Department as physically fit for service, he proposes to select you for appointment as assistant master in

queen's College. Haughing

with salary at the rate of $ 1800 a $300 to $2400 a year

the

year, rising by trennical The starting value of the dollar varias forms time to time &

to at preset about af but your will receive. Exchange Confrontee half of your salary 6 3/

an allowance

the dollar.

3.

bring up

to

yearly

A dedentin of 4%% of your lacy will be deducted as a B&T Bunu fugu will be required, if appointed, to give security to the extent of

Milntion to thes

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in respect of the pomiary responsibility attaching to your office.

You are to understand that your employment will be under the

Colonial Government; that your emoluments will be paid solely from the

funds of the Colony; and that the appointment will be subject to the Colonial Regulations in force for the time being, which are published in the annual

"Colonial Office Lisi,” and can also be consulted in this office.

The Regulations (Nos. 81 to 96) specify the proceedings which are taken in a Colony when it is deemed necessary to suspend an officer

with a view to his removal from the service; but you must also understand

that you

will hold the appointment subject to the pleasure of the Crown, and

that the pleasure of the Crown that you should no longer hold it may be signified through the Secretary of State, in which case no special formalities

are required.

Prowde

Esqr.

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