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all things pertaining to & knowledge of Architectures. I occasional is true that all, he has to take in hand extensive works such as a Reservoir, or a Sea Wall, but it would be better and cheaper in such special cases to obtain from England a qualified Overseer to attend to the carrying out of plans prepared by professional men of that Committee.
It is impossible to estimate the loss sustained by the Colony during the past few years, owing to the inability of the Surveyor General to properly attend to the erection and maintenance of the many Public Buildings in Hongkong. Already, I have had reason to complain on this subject, and I trust, therefore, that Your Lordship will be able to select a Gentleman who possesses a knowledge of Architecture and the special qualifications for his appointment.
To revert, however, in conclusion to Mr. Monson, I readily accede to his request and to recommending him for further employment in the Colonies. It is not for me to specify in which Colony his services could be best utilized, but I believe that, if an appointment connected with railway or any works could be found for