a port
as that
off
Head of the Hongkong
Odien.
I
Colonel Mollan's name has already been brought before Lord K., and it has been noted.
Reply that the Office of Superintendent of the
Hongkong Police is not vacant, but that Lord K. will
cause a note to be made of
so that his claims
of Col. Mollan's application,
be considered with those
may
of other candidates, whenever it
may
become
necessary
to make an
appointment to that office.
ERW Dec. 2/71
Notic
TRw.
K
RDU5/71
Dec. 4/76
LIEUT.-COLONEL WILLIAM CAMPBELL MOLLAN, C.B.
(late 75th and 6th Regiments)
NEWTOWN HOUSE, THOMASTOWN, COUNTY KILKENNY.
28 March 1871
To the Right Honourable Secretary of State for the Colonies,
I beg to state that, during my service in the Army, I was employed on the Staff for several years, both at home and in India, including the command of a large Depôt Battalion; served with the Army in the field during the Sepoy War; was frequently mentioned in Despatches; and rewarded for my services with the rank of Lieut.-Colonel and the Companionship of the Bath.
I am a Graduate of the Dublin University, and a Magistrate for the County Kilkenny.
Annexed are copies of Testimonials in my possession.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
W. C. MOLLAN, LIEUT-COLONEL.
To the Under Secretary of State Colonial Office
STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES, ETC.
OF
LIEUT.-COLONEL WILLIAM CAMPBELL MOLLAN, C.B.