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£155 per annum from Nigerian funds and understands that,

in the event of his engagement, no abatement of his pension

would be involved. If selected, he proposes that his wife

should accompany him to Hong Kong at his own expense. He

is prepared to sail on the steamer of the 2nd February, if

necessary, provided that he receives early advice of his

appointment.

4. We are communicating with other retrenched

officers, with a view tosecuring further candidates for the

remaining vacancies. In the meantime, I have to enquire

whether it is desired that we should proceed with the

engagement of Mr. Hobbs.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient servant,

Anment.

for Crown Agents.

JAB