to study the Chinese language and take Mr. Stewart's duties in his absence. He will have a salary of £300 per annum, quarters, and a passage to Hong Kong provided at the public cost.
His Grace has deemed it proper to make this communication to you (although it is his intention to advertise for candidates for this situation) because you have already interested yourself in this matter and may know some acquaintance of Stewart who may be glad to apply for the post.
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