Sir
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Hany Kong, March 25t + 1870-
Ms Mr. E. W. Goodlucks, Tolies
Magistrate of this Colony, who has
been absent
on leave for 12 monthes has not yet returned to the Colony, although his leave of absence has
expired; and as Dam informed by his Attorney here that Mr.
Goodle he does not intend returning to Hong Kong, I have the honor to apply for the seppointment of 2nd Poliar Magistrate.
I have held the acting-
Gard
The Hanbls. J. Go diner Austin, Colonial Scarretary