Consulate, I have provisionally recognized that gentleman, subject to the approval of Her Majesty's Government.
I enclose a Copy of Mr Keswick's Letter, and beg to add that W. S. J. Gower is a partner in the well known Firm of Jardine Matheson and Company, and is, in my opinion, a person fully qualified to hold the appointment referred to. I have the honor to be, My Lord.
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
D. Kenneddy
Governor.
25 June 1872
Italian Consulate,
Hong Kong, 25th June, 1872.
As I am leaving for Europe
I have the honor to request you to bring to the notice of His Excellency the Governor of Hong Kong that I have appointed Mr. W. S. J. Gower Consul for Italy in my stead, subject to His Excellency's approval and the confirmation of the appointment by the Italian Government.
To the Honorable
C. C. Smith
Acting Colonial Secretary
(signed)
W. Keswick,
Acting Consul
True Copy
with Colonial Secretary's fair / South.
Acting Colonial Secretary