CO129-376 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [3-4] — Page 505

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Enclosure 1.

sir.

CO

15763

REC Treasury 15 MAY 11

21st. March, 1911.

492

I have the honour to submit this my applica-

-tion for promotion to the Higher Grade of the subordinate

servants of the Government.

2.

At present am in Grade I, having been so

classified some years ago, and have been drwing the maximum salary

of that Grade since 1st. January, 1907.

3.

I can claim seventeen years' service, much the

longest portion of which being devoted to duties of an onerous

and responsible nature, such as, among others, the collection of

the most important items of Revenue, viz.:- Crown Rents and Taxes, The aggregate collection, for which I am responsible, involves a

sum of close upon 2 million dollars per annum, made up of compara-

-tively small amounts.

4.

After such a long period of service, and

considering my responsible duties, which, I believe, I have always performed to your satisfaction, I beg leave to urge, with due respect, that the salary I am receiving is inadequate.

5.

I beg therefore to request that, in view of

the facts above stated, you will be so good as to recommend my application for the favourable consideration of His Excellency

the Governor,

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The Honourable

Mr. A. M. Thomson,

Colonial Treasurer.

I have etc.,

(Sd.) J. Pestonjee.

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