youth at that time, and connection with or family. You, without any ... myself succeeded a very able person, friend Charles Ellist, who ... I was glad to see is made K.C.B. And very deservedly.
If you choose to be a Candidate for further employment it will be in the estimation of both a Colonial and Foreign Office Servant; And whatever you may obtain I can safely vouch for being nothing more than your desert, after long previous Service.
Believe me
Yours very faithfully
Sir F. Davis
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