literary power, which I had the means of ascertaining coincided with a taste in refined not merely technical pursuits of a professional nature. I have also the fullest persuasion that his character and moral principles are excellent.
(Signed)
M David Lewis.
Late Lecturer on Law in May's College.
Jan May 24th 1854.
True Copy)
Colonial Secretary.
Executive
Answered. 13 Aug 1854. 98.
6032 Hong Kong 32 RECEIVED
Government Offices, Victoria,
JULY 7 1854.
Sir,
Hongkong May 1836.
In continuation of the subject of my Despatch No. 79 of the same date. I have the honor to forward an application from Mr. May, Superintendent of Police, for the Office of Assistant Magistrate which it appears from Mr Mitchell's letter forming enclosure to the Despatch above referred to will under any circumstances become vacant on your decision as to the receipt of your nomination to the Chief Magistracy,
The Right Honorable
Henry Labouchere, M. P.
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