CO129-364 - Public Offices & Others - 1909 — Page 9

ON 11/16.

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COPY.

C.O. 23789-

'ECO

c 17 JUL 09

Audit Office,

Hong Kong.

10th June, 1909.

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With reference to your letter No: 417 of April 6th as to the practicability of obtaining a capable European to assist me in this office during the absence on leave of Mr: Phelips, I have the honour to report that a suitable applicant has been obtained in Mr:Heathcote who is at pre- sent serving as a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery, previous to which he was engaged as a book-keeper in two firms in England. I attach a copy of a letter from the ad- jutant, Royal Artillery, as to his character,

2. He would be required for the space of one year com• mencing in October next and is willing to accept the post at a salary of $125 per month which can be met by savings out

of Personal Emoluments.

3. B.B.the Governor has expressed his satisfaction with this arrangement, which I beg to submit for your ap-

proval.

THE COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL.

I have, etc.,

(Sd.) R.F.BRAYN

Ag. Local Auditor.