believe his difficulties
arose as therein stated,
viz. from his having entered into engagements to build a house without having ready money, and blameably living to the extent of an income which was uncertain. I know that in the endeavour to extricate himself, he borrowed money
at some usurious rate of interest, and that in much legal proceedings, he was very imposed upon by his solicitor; also that by my
advice he made a reasonable offer to his creditors, prior to
his resignation, which offer was rejected.
Since Mr. Caldwell's re-appointment on the 1st of December, 1847, a portion of his salary has been set apart for the creditors, and 1 quarters having been assigned him at the Central
Police Station, he has been much under observation. I can therefore testify to his living at present in an economical and regular way,
that he is attentive and zealous in the discharge of the duties of his office, and always willing to render serviceable to the
Department, the great advantages he possesses
from a knowledge of the Chinese and other Eastern languages
I have, &c,
(Signed) Charles May,
Superintendent of Police.
True Copy.
The Colonial Secretary
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