Nevertheless for my own part I would make such promotion quite the question. I believe A. Sinclair Southey had proved an able man and I would take the earliest opportunity of recommending him to you. I beg to enclose a copy of a Minute by Mr. Rogers.
On the subject of Mr. Mallalieu I can say nothing at the moment. The only instances of promotion of Colonial Surgeons are Mr. Wallen and Dr. Bolton, both favourable.
I know Sir C. Macpherson has been largely in Mr. Mercer's favour.
Regarding the respective Governments, I can say nothing at the moment. The only instances I know are Mr. Wallen and Dr. Bolton, both favourable.
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Sir H. Robinson
The Rt. Honble E. Cardwell
Inclosure N. 186.
Received Government of Hongkong.
On the Succession to the
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Sir,
Colonial Secretary's office, Hong Kong 13th December, 1854.
By the last mail from home I learn that this Government will shortly be vacant, owing to the promotion of Sir Hercules Robinson to Ceylon, and I am also given to understand that Sir Hercules'
The Right Honorable Edward Cardwell, M.P., etc.