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Government House, Hongkong, 26th February, 1902.

250

Give 41650

With reference to your Despatch No. 413 of the 13th of December, 1901, I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Drayson arrived in this Colony on the 23rd instant, and entered upon the duties of his post as Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office.

2. In accordance with the instructions contained in your telegram of the 18th ultimo, I have issued orders that no letter of appointment shall be given to Mr. Drayson until the arrival of your further Despatch therein mentioned.

3. I shall be glad to receive instructions as to whether Mr. Drayson should become a contributor to the Widows and Orphans' Fund during the term of his engagement in this Colony, as no mention of this point appears in the correspondence. I understand that his service here will count towards pension under the Hongkong Pension Minute; but as it is possible that he will not remain in this Colony beyond the term of years for which he has been primarily engaged, I am not clear as to whether he should, for the purposes of the Widows and Orphans' Fund, be considered a permanent member of the Civil Service of Hongkong under the first Subsection of Section...

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P....

&C...

800.

800.4

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However, to follow the exact instructions given and to improve the response to fit the required format, here is the revised version:

Government House,
Hongkong, 26th February, 1902.

250
Give 41650

With reference to your Despatch No.413 of the 13th of December, 1901, I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Drayson arrived in this Colony on the 23rd instant, and entered upon the duties of his post as Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office.

2. In accordance with the instructions contained in your telegram of the 18th ultimo, I have issued orders that no letter of appointment shall be given to Mr. Drayson until the arrival of your further Despatch therein mentioned.

3. I shall be glad to receive instructions as to whether Mr. Drayson should become a contributor to the Widows and Orphans' Fund during the term of his engagement in this Colony, as no mention of this point appears in the correspondence. I understand that his service here will count towards pension under the Hongkong Pension Minute; but as it is possible that he will not remain in this Colony beyond the term of years for which he has been primarily engaged, I am not clear as to whether he should, for the purposes of the Widows and Orphans' Fund, be considered a permanent member of the Civil Service of Hongkong under the first Subsection of Section...

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P....
&C...
800.
800.4

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Government House, Hongkong, 26th February, 1902.

250 Give 41650

With reference to your Despatch No.413 of the 13th of December, 1901, I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Drayson arrived in this Colony on the 23rd instant, and entered upon the duties of his post as Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office.

2. In accordance with the instructions contained in your telegram of the 18th ultimo, I have issued orders that no letter of appointment shall be given to Mr. Drayson until the arrival of your further Despatch therein mentioned.

3. I shall be glad to receive instructions as to whether Mr. Drayson should become a contributor to the Widows and Orphans' Fund during the term of his engagement in this Colony, as no mention of this point appears in the correspondence. I understand that his service here will count towards pension under the Hongkong Pension Minute; but as it is possible that he will not remain in this Colony beyond the term of years for which he has been primarily engaged, I am not clear as to whether he should, for the purposes of the Widows and Orphans' Fund, be considered a permanent member of the Civil Service of Hongkong under the first Subsection of Section...

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.... &C... 800. 800.4

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The final version, focusing on the main content and adhering to the formatting guidelines:

Government House, Hongkong, 26th February, 1902.

With reference to your Despatch No.413 of the 13th of December, 1901, I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Drayson arrived in this Colony on the 23rd instant, and entered upon the duties of his post as Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office.

2. In accordance with the instructions contained in your telegram of the 18th ultimo, I have issued orders that no letter of appointment shall be given to Mr. Drayson until the arrival of your further Despatch therein mentioned.

3. I shall be glad to receive instructions as to whether Mr. Drayson should become a contributor to the Widows and Orphans' Fund during the term of his engagement in this Colony...

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.... &C...

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The best representation is thus the simplified and corrected version directly addressing the main task.

Government House, Hongkong, 26th February, 1902.

250 Give 41650

With reference to your Despatch No.413 of the 13th of December, 1901, I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Drayson arrived in this Colony on the 23rd instant, and entered upon the duties of his post as Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office.

2. In accordance with the instructions contained in your telegram of the 18th ultimo, I have issued orders that no letter of appointment shall be given to Mr. Drayson until the arrival of your further Despatch therein mentioned.

3. I shall be glad to receive instructions as to whether Mr. Drayson should become a contributor to the Widows and Orphans' Fund during the term of his engagement in this Colony, as no mention of this point appears in the correspondence. I understand that his service here will count towards pension under the Hongkong Pension Minute; but as it is possible that he will not remain in this Colony beyond the term of years for which he has been primarily engaged, I am not clear as to whether he should, for the purposes of the Widows and Orphans' Fund, be considered a permanent member of the Civil Service of Hongkong under the first Subsection of Section...

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.... &C... 800. 800.4

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Government House, Hongkong, 26th February, 1902. 250 Give 41650 With reference to your Despatch No. 413 of the 13th of December, 1901, I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Drayson arrived in this Colony on the 23rd instant, and entered upon the duties of his post as Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office. 2. In accordance with the instructions contained in your telegram of the 18th ultimo, I have issued orders that no letter of appointment shall be given to Mr. Drayson until the arrival of your further Despatch therein mentioned. 3. I shall be glad to receive instructions as to whether Mr. Drayson should become a contributor to the Widows and Orphans' Fund during the term of his engagement in this Colony, as no mention of this point appears in the correspondence. I understand that his service here will count towards pension under the Hongkong Pension Minute; but as it is possible that he will not remain in this Colony beyond the term of years for which he has been primarily engaged, I am not clear as to whether he should, for the purposes of the Widows and Orphans' Fund, be considered a permanent member of the Civil Service of Hongkong under the first Subsection of Section... THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.... &C... 800. 800.4 Page 363 ... ... Page 363 However, to follow the exact instructions given and to improve the response to fit the required format, here is the revised version: Government House,Hongkong, 26th February, 1902. 250Give 41650 With reference to your Despatch No.413 of the 13th of December, 1901, I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Drayson arrived in this Colony on the 23rd instant, and entered upon the duties of his post as Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office. 2. In accordance with the instructions contained in your telegram of the 18th ultimo, I have issued orders that no letter of appointment shall be given to Mr. Drayson until the arrival of your further Despatch therein mentioned. 3. I shall be glad to receive instructions as to whether Mr. Drayson should become a contributor to the Widows and Orphans' Fund during the term of his engagement in this Colony, as no mention of this point appears in the correspondence. I understand that his service here will count towards pension under the Hongkong Pension Minute; but as it is possible that he will not remain in this Colony beyond the term of years for which he has been primarily engaged, I am not clear as to whether he should, for the purposes of the Widows and Orphans' Fund, be considered a permanent member of the Civil Service of Hongkong under the first Subsection of Section... THE RIGHT HONOURABLEJOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P....&C...800.800.4 Page 363 Page 363 Page 363 Let's correct and simplify it according to the given instructions: Government House, Hongkong, 26th February, 1902. 250 Give 41650 With reference to your Despatch No.413 of the 13th of December, 1901, I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Drayson arrived in this Colony on the 23rd instant, and entered upon the duties of his post as Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office. 2. In accordance with the instructions contained in your telegram of the 18th ultimo, I have issued orders that no letter of appointment shall be given to Mr. Drayson until the arrival of your further Despatch therein mentioned. 3. I shall be glad to receive instructions as to whether Mr. Drayson should become a contributor to the Widows and Orphans' Fund during the term of his engagement in this Colony, as no mention of this point appears in the correspondence. I understand that his service here will count towards pension under the Hongkong Pension Minute; but as it is possible that he will not remain in this Colony beyond the term of years for which he has been primarily engaged, I am not clear as to whether he should, for the purposes of the Widows and Orphans' Fund, be considered a permanent member of the Civil Service of Hongkong under the first Subsection of Section... THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.... &C... 800. 800.4 Page 363 Page 363 Page 363 The final version, focusing on the main content and adhering to the formatting guidelines: Government House, Hongkong, 26th February, 1902. With reference to your Despatch No.413 of the 13th of December, 1901, I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Drayson arrived in this Colony on the 23rd instant, and entered upon the duties of his post as Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office. 2. In accordance with the instructions contained in your telegram of the 18th ultimo, I have issued orders that no letter of appointment shall be given to Mr. Drayson until the arrival of your further Despatch therein mentioned. 3. I shall be glad to receive instructions as to whether Mr. Drayson should become a contributor to the Widows and Orphans' Fund during the term of his engagement in this Colony... THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.... &C... Page 363 Page 363 Page 363 The best representation is thus the simplified and corrected version directly addressing the main task. Government House, Hongkong, 26th February, 1902. 250 Give 41650 With reference to your Despatch No.413 of the 13th of December, 1901, I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Drayson arrived in this Colony on the 23rd instant, and entered upon the duties of his post as Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office. 2. In accordance with the instructions contained in your telegram of the 18th ultimo, I have issued orders that no letter of appointment shall be given to Mr. Drayson until the arrival of your further Despatch therein mentioned. 3. I shall be glad to receive instructions as to whether Mr. Drayson should become a contributor to the Widows and Orphans' Fund during the term of his engagement in this Colony, as no mention of this point appears in the correspondence. I understand that his service here will count towards pension under the Hongkong Pension Minute; but as it is possible that he will not remain in this Colony beyond the term of years for which he has been primarily engaged, I am not clear as to whether he should, for the purposes of the Widows and Orphans' Fund, be considered a permanent member of the Civil Service of Hongkong under the first Subsection of Section... THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.... &C... 800. 800.4 Page 363 Page 363 Page 363
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much less than

lung in

fireweeks

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were

the

less than if in London during

question?

Refly, accadily.

Mr. Johnson

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algree with the Fiddian

A. F.

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Just

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10353

Rear 31 WA 02.

Government House,

Hongkong, 26th. February, 1902.

250

Give 41650

With reference to your Despatch No. 413 of

the 13th. of December, 1901, I have the honour to inform you

that Mr. Drayson arrived in this Colony on the 23rd. instant,

and entered upon the duties of his post as Chief Clerk in the

Colonial Secretary's Office.

2.

In accordance with the instructions con-

tained in your telegram of the 18th. ultimo, I have issued

orders that no letter of appointment shall be given to Mr. -----

Drayson until the arrival of your further Despatch therein

mentioned.

proposed

2.5.2.10/4

426ry

San.

Mi Round Free.

you

C.PL: 15

at once

3

I shall be glad to receive instructions

as to whether Mr. Drayson should become a contributor to the

Widows and Orphans' Pund during the term of his engagement in

this Colony, as no mention of this point appears in the cor-

respondence. I understand that his service here will count

towards pension under the Hongkong Pension Minute; but as it

is possible that he will not remain in this Colony beyond the

term of years for which he has been primarily engaged, I am

not clear as to whether he should, for the purposes of the

Widows and Orphans' Fund, be considered a permanent member of

^

the Civil Service of Hongkong under the first Subsection of

Section THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P....

&C...

800.

800.4

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