Land F
A friend of mine told me that you have a vacancy for a Medical Officer at your disposal.
I beg leave to ask for all particulars relative to the appointment.
My Lord,
Colonial Office, London
Your Obedient Servant,
Leslie W. Crosbie
C
4442
Hongkong, 15th
L. W. Crosbie 269/h
MINUTE. 30
Indexed
3 May 1872
Sir,
I am directed by the Earl of Kimberley to inform you that the only medical appointment in China in his Lordship's gift is that of Colonial Surgeon at Hongkong.
It is not certain what amount of salary will be in future attached to that office.
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