that he may be allowed to continue articled to an attorney during the period of his service on probation as Interpreter.
Much has already been said about him before you in Criminal Cases, and you have doubtless formed a judgment of his merits, on these, and on the other points of the possibility of his future admission on the Attorney's Roll. I wish His Excellency may be informed with your opinion.
(Signed) W. J. Mercer, Colonial Secretary.
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I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant,
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Hongkong, Wednesday, 14th May 1856.
"Mary 117
In reply to your communication of the 8th instant regarding the appointment of a Chinese Interpreter to the Supreme Court, they state, that notwithstanding the slight opportunity afforded of testing the competency to act in the above capacity, they are disposed to think that with a little more experience, he may prove himself well qualified to discharge the duties of Colonial Interpreter.
With respect to the condition on which alone he is willing to serve,
The Hon'ble. William T. Mercer, Esquire, Colonial Secretary.