the appointments before his resignation
is officially announced.
remains for
me to add
It only that should. His Lordship, be inclined to give a favourable hearing to my application I should make it
my earnest endeavour by God's blessing so to discharge the duties which would
devolve upon His Lordship, nor your Excellency, residents of the Colony should ever have cause to regret His Lordship's decision.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) S. W. Steedman, Military Chaplain.
(True Copy)
Main, Colonial Secretary.
Bbo. Hong Kong
RECEIVED
AN.22
1851
265
Pur. to Stenton the solemn Captain
bill Kit Action.
Colony. I take the opportunity of expressing
my opinion of the
Merit of the Revd. Mr. Steedman The Military Chaplain. He is desirous of remaining Mr. Stanton in the Civil appointment
Mr. Steedman is how fit for forming
The duties of Colonial Chaplain in addition to his Military duties, and
has frequently done so
to the entire
Satisfaction. I believe of the Community; The Rt. Hon. ble
Earl Grey