This Department has already received a favourable report of his services from Sir John Bowring, that his application will be considered with favour whenever the legal arrangements of Hong Kong are completed.
But Mr. Labouchere must caution him against suffering Her Majesty's Government to recognize any binding claim on them as arising from the circumstance of his having been appointed to the temporary discharge of an office beside the Governor.
March 15th
I concur.
I am very formally impressed by Mr. Budge; nevertheless, I think the answer preferred is that I fairly do...
Mr. W. P.
Entered
M. T. Bridges leg.
27 March /56
I am directed by Mr. Secretary Labouchere to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the instant in which you express a hope that the representation you make of your services in Hong Kong together with the testimonials forwarded with your letter may be considered as establishing your claim to the office of Attorney General in that...