Mr. Adams has stated fully and clearly in his grounds upon which
he rests his application that I will only add that I think
he is fairly entitled to hope
for ... distinction which has, I believe, been conferred upon
almost every Judicial Office of
the Colonial Service of equal position.
(signed) W. G. W. A.
This Copy is attached to the Adams Letter
by Mr Cardwell's direction.
I do not think that it is always necessary
for applicants for
this distinction to be armed with Copies of recommendations in their favour given by the Authorities when they partake so much of a private character.
RECEIVED
11 MAY 1864
7, Argyll Road "Kentingtan 10th May 1864.
I have the honour to request
that you will make the Admiralty aware in the usual manner to provide
for my Wife a reserved Cabin from Alexandria to Hong Kong by the P. & O. steamer leaving England on the 20th August.
I have the honour to be
Your Most Obedient Servant
M. H. Adams
Registrar of the Supreme Court and Sheriff