Coff and is an invaluable public servant - he is very
To become anxious
naturalized Englishman -
Chief Magistrate
Major Caine, has been in this situation ever since the Island was taken possession of by Capt. Elliott. Nothing could have been better than the whole of his arrangements for preserving the tranquillity of the Settlement.
He is a most intelligent and zealous officer. Has the highest opinion of him
Assistant Magistrate
Hillier Esq. has been some time acting under Major Caine, who considers him a first-rate Officer.
He has made great progress in the Chinese language -
Clerk of the Recorder's Court
Scarth Esq. had only been appointed a short time before I left, but from what I saw of him, he appeared intelligent and well-informed, he was recommended to Sir Henry Pottinger very well
Interpreter to the Court
Treasurer & Accountant & Joint Collector
C. Stewart Esq.
was appointed by Sir Henry to act as Treasurer in 1841. He is an excellent accountant, and a gentleman in whom Sir Henry places great confidence
Land Office & Joint Collector
H. Gordon Esq. has high "testimonials
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