Servier, and I consider him to be a practical, useful servant - one who, from his long residence in China (above 15 years), is conversant with the habits, customs, and crimes of the Chinese population, knowledge necessarily important to a magistrate, and I earnestly recommend him for promotion to your favorable consideration.
I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, Sir, Your most obedient Humble Servant, Maine
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