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zealous and hard working Officer. Nevertheless, it will, I consider,
be much to the advantage of the interests of the Colony that the appointment of a permanent head of the Office should be made as
soon as
Your Lordship can find a Gentleman qualified for the post.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
humble servant,
Channels
Governor.
Military Secretary's Office, Hong Kong, 5 October 1872.
In reply to your Letter A. 653 of yesterday's date, I have the honor, by direction of His Excellency the Major General Commanding, to inform you, that the Major General has much pleasure in acceding
The Honorable,
Legg & Smith,
Acting Colonial Secretary,