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S. S. Wilkins Esqre, Principal
of Oberlin House
Oberlin House
West Brixton §.
15th Oct 1864
To Captain Kinder C.E.
A friend of mine, Arbld Langdon Davies, having applied to me for a testimonial, in hopes of obtaining the office of Comptroller of the Mint of Hongkong, I beg respectfully to state that I have been acquainted with him for years.
that from the frequent intercourse I have had with him, I consider him to be a man not only of remarkable natural ability, but of peculiar tact in the managtment of affairs of a public character, affairs requiring the exercise of much patience, prudence & skill. He is thoroughly trustworthy, industrious, a lover