necessary for him to exert, especially during the next six months, in order to keep up with his friends.
and to realise the hopes entertained by His Excellency respecting him.
I would earnestly recommend the same cause of study for him which I mentioned in my report of the examination of Messrs Smith and Donnachie.
I have to state,
(signed) James Legge.
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