[ { "id": 245754, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-070 - Public Offices - 1858", "page_number": 191, "title": "CO129-070 - Public Offices - 1858", "content_text": "## PB. 131/58\n\n2406 tháng trong\n\nRECEN 24\n\nMAR! 2\n\n**Foreign Office**\nMarch. 11.\n1858\n\n189\n\n:\n\nJir,\n\nI am directed by The Earl of Malmesbury to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 25th Ultimo, enclosing a copy of a Report from the Commissioners of Emigration on the circumstances attending the departure of the Chinese Emigrant Ship \"Gulnare\" from Hong Kong and on the great mortality which afterwards occurred... Fermanagh Mail 22nd Feb.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-070 - Public Offices - 1858.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 248749, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-076 - Individuals - 1859", "page_number": 352, "title": "CO129-076 - Individuals - 1859", "content_text": "Mic Admiral \n\nto you \n\nas \n\nof that Colony \n\nI have t \n\nJy \n\nNewcastle \n\nག་\n\n347 / \n\nCAPTAIN HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON, (late 87th Fusiliers,) was employed in Ireland during the years 1846, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1852, and 1853, under the Treasury, the Irish Government, the Commissioners of Public Works, and the Poor Law Commissioners, in the following capacities:- 1st-In December, 1846, was appointed by the Commissioners of Public Works, Inspector of Finance, in charge of the County Kildare, during the Relief Works, and held that appointment until the office was abolished in the end of July, 1847.\n\n2nd-While employed as \"Inspector of Finance,\" was appointed by the Commissioners of Public Works, in May, 1847, \"Special Commissioner\" to inquire into, and report upon, the irregular state of the Accounts in the County Kerry.\n\n3rd-Again, in June, 1847, was appointed Special Commissioner to inquire into, and report upon, the state of the Accounts in the County Donegal, which were in great confusion.\n\n4th-In July, 1847, on the abolition of the office of \"Inspector of Finance,\" Captain Robinson was appointed, by the Commissioners of Public Works, \"District Accountant,\" to take charge of the Counties of King's and Queen's, for the purpose of closing the Relief Accounts, and held that situation until the District Accountants were discontinued in the end of October, 1847.\n\n5th-In December, 1847, in consequence of the recommendation of the Commissioners of Public Works, Captain Robinson was appointed by the Poor Law Commissioners, \"Vice-Guardian\" of two Unions in the County Cavan, and held that office until February, 1848, when he was offered another appointment by the Commissioners of Public Works.\n\n6th-While employed as \"Vice-Guardian\" of the Unions of Cavan and Cootehill, was also appointed by the Commissioners of Public Works, in January, 1848, \"Special Paymaster,\" for the purpose of settling the outstanding Relief Claims in the Counties of Cavan, Leitrim, and Fermanagh.\n\nPage 66\n\n7th-In February, 1848, was appointed by the Commissioners of Public Works \"District Paymaster and Accountant\" of the Home or Dublin District, comprising eleven Counties, and, at the same time, received from the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury an appointment in the Commissariat, (a Treasury Order having been issued, requiring the District Paymaster and Accountant to be selected from that force,)--Captain Robinson held these two appointments until August, 1849, when he was obliged, by private engagements, to resign them, in consequence of an alteration having been made in the Head Quarters of the District.\n\n8th-In September, 1852, Captain Robinson was appointed by the Irish Government, \"Chief Commissioner to inquire into the state of the Fairs and Markets in Ireland.\" The Commission concluded their labours in May, 1853, and presented their Report to the Irish Government. The Report has since been printed, and presented to both Houses of Parliament, by Command of Her Majesty.\n\nTHE FOLLOWING TESTIMONIALS AND LETTERS WERE RECEIVED BY CAPTAIN ROBINSON FROM THE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS UNDER WHICH HE SERVED,\n\nCopy of a Letter from SIR CHARLES TREVELYAN, K.C.B., Secretary to the Treasury.\n\nTreasury, 17th July, 1849.\n\nMY DEAR SIR, I have learned with much concern from your letter dated the 13th inst., that it has become necessary for you to give in your resignation of the appointment held by you as Paymaster of the Dublin District. You will, however, I trust, never have reason to regret that you have served the Government in this creditable and responsible situation; every body is agreed that you have \n\nPage DEX", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-076 - Individuals - 1859.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 255579, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-090 - Public Offices & Others - 1862", "page_number": 291, "title": "CO129-090 - Public Offices & Others - 1862", "content_text": "## Enclosure A in Lir 4. Mabine \n\nZ \n\nletter of 17 Left ?\" 1882 \n\n**CAPTAIN HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON**, (late 87th Fusiliers,) was employed in Ireland during the years 1846, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1852, and 1853, under the Treasury, the Irish Government, the Commissioners of Public Works, and the Poor Law Commissioners, in the following capacities:— \n\n1st - In December, 1846, was appointed by the Commissioners of Public Works, \"Inspector of Finance,\" in charge of the County Kildare, during the Relief Works, and held that appointment until the office was abolished in the end of July, 1847. \n\n2nd - While employed as \"Inspector of Finance,\" was appointed by the Commissioners of Public Works, in May, 1847, \"Special Commissioner\" to inquire into, and report upon, the irregular state of the Accounts in the County Kerry. \n\n3rd - Again, in June, 1847, was appointed Special Commissioner to inquire into, and report upon, the state of the Accounts in the County Donegal, which were in great confusion. \n\n4th - In July, 1847, on the abolition of the office of \"Inspector of Finance,\" Captain Robinson was appointed, by the Commissioners of Public Works, \"District Accountant,\" to take charge of the Counties of King's and Queen's, for the purpose of closing the Relief Accounts, and held that situation until the District Accountants were discontinued in the end of October, 1847. \n\n5th - In December, 1847, in consequence of the recommendation of the Commissioners of Public Works, Captain Robinson was appointed by the Poor Law Commissioners, \"Vice-Guardian\" of two Unions in the County Cavan, and held that office until February, 1848, when he was offered another appointment by the Commissioners of Public Works. \n\n6th - While employed as \"Vice-Guardian\" of the Unions of Cavan and Cootehill, was also appointed by the Commissioners of Public Works, in January, 1848, \"Special Paymaster,\" for the purpose of settling the outstanding Relief Claims in the Counties of Cavan, Leitrim, and Fermanagh. \n\n7th - In February, 1848, was appointed by the Commissioners of Public Works \"District Paymaster and Accountant\" of the Home or Dublin District, comprising eleven Counties, and, at the same time, received from the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury an appointment in the Commissariat, (a Treasury Order having been issued, requiring the District Paymaster and Accountant to be selected from that force,)—Captain Robinson held these two appointments until August, 1849, when he was obliged, by private engagements, to resign them, in consequence of an alteration having been made in the Head Quarters of the District. \n\n8th - In September, 1852, Captain Robinson was appointed by the Irish Government, \"Chief Commissioner to inquire into the state of the Fairs and Markets in Ireland.\" The Commission concluded their labours in May, 1853, and presented their Report to the Irish Government. The Report has since been printed, and presented to both Houses of Parliament, by Command of Her Majesty. \n\n## THE FOLLOWING TESTIMONIALS AND LETTERS WERE RECEIVED BY CAPTAIN ROBINSON FROM THE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS UNDER WHICH HE SERVED. \n\n### Copy of a Letter from SIR CHARLES TREVELYAN, K.C.B., Secretary to the Treasury. \n\nTreasury, 17th July, 1849 \n\nMy dear Sir, \n\nI have learned with much concern from your letter dated the 13th inst., that it has become necessary for you to give in your resignation of the appointment held by you as Paymaster of the Dublin District. You will, however, I trust, never have reason to regret that the Government placed you in this creditable and responsible situation; everybody is agreed that you have served you...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-090 - Public Offices & Others - 1862.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 375840, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-298 - Governor Sir Blake Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne - 1900 [3-4]", "page_number": 42, "title": "CO129-298 - Governor Sir Blake Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne - 1900 [3-4]", "content_text": "# (P. 57.)\n## Enclosures\n### HONGKONG POLICE FORCE\n#### DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF PENSIONER\n\n| TOT | 12843 | \n| --- | --- | \n| K+ | 41 | \n| | 24 APR 00 |\n\n## QUESTIONS\n| Category | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Name | |\n| Age | |\n| Height | |\n| Complexion | |\n| Eyes | |\n| Hair | |\n| Particular Marks | |\n| Figure | .......... |\n| Where Born | |\n| Parish, Province, District or Village | ......... |\n| In or near the Town of | |\n| In the Colony or Country of | |\n| Where Pension to be drawn | |\n| When joined | |\n| When discharged | |\n| Length of Service | |\n\n## ANSWERS\n| Category | Answer |\n| --- | --- |\n| Name | Thomas Moffatt |\n| Age | 36 years |\n| Height | 6. ft. 3/4 in. |\n| Complexion | Fresh |\n| Eyes | Light blue |\n| Hair | Light brown |\n| Particular Marks | nil |\n| Figure | Clabby |\n| Parish, Province, District or Village | County of Fermanagh |\n| In or near the Town of | Ireland |\n| In the Colony or Country of | Ireland |\n| When joined | 12th November 1885 |\n| When discharged | pc. March 1900 |\n| Length of Service | 14 years 3 months 17 days |\n\nDeduct period on leave since September, 1881, 9.2 months \nTotal actual Services, 13 years 6 months 15 days \nAverage Amount of pay for last three years, $1139 #34180 34c. \nAmount of Pension by Service, \nAmount of Pension reduced to, Comunten mites - Sterling value. c. f. 2/0 £ 62·13·3. \n2:14:2/0 - \n\nLi Moffatt \nCaptain Superintendent Police. \nDate 10th February 1900 \n\nApproved by the Governor in Council this 27 day of February 1900 \nPA in Clerk \nFebruary 1900. Acting Clerk of Council.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-298 - Governor Sir Blake Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne - 1900 [3-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 375841, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-298 - Governor Sir Blake Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne - 1900 [3-4]", "page_number": 43, "title": "CO129-298 - Governor Sir Blake Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne - 1900 [3-4]", "content_text": "## HONGKONG\n10th February 1900\n\nDate | O\n---------|---------\nPOLICE PENSIONER, | Inspector Thomas Moffatt\nTrade or calling | \nCaste or Religion | Former Protestant\nRead and write | Yes\nSingle or married | Jes Single\nNumber of children | \nDescriptive List of | \nName, address and profession of nearest relative | Mr Galbraith Moffatt Father Clabby mills Five Mile Town County of Fermanagh Ireland\n\nCOPY \nXO. 42 12643\n\nEN CLOSURE 2 \n124 APR 00\n\n## Government Civil Hospital\nJanuary 30th, 1900\n\nThis is to certify that we have examined Inspector Moffat. He is suffering from loss of power of the left side of the body with some cerebral symptoms, e.g., slight loss of memory. The cause is in our opinion specific but his condition has undoubtedly been aggravated by an attack of malarial fever contracted at Pingshan last Summer.\n\n(sd.) J.M. ATKINSON \n(sd.) J.BELL", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-298 - Governor Sir Blake Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne - 1900 [3-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 } ]