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Oath of Allegiance.
I cruise the matter to be referred, to the Attorney General for his advice, and enclose the Report which I have received.
I shall be glad to be furnished with Your Lordship's opinion as to the necessity or advisability of my taking any action under Instructions.. 14
The Honorable The Attorney General is requested to advise as to the desirability of calling the Foreign Employees of Government to take the Oath of Allegiance.
By Command,
(Signed) W. H. Smith, Colonial Secretary.
the 13th Section of my Instructions.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
&
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's obedient,
humble Servant,
(Signed) John Pope Hennessy, Governor.
Hong Kong, 17th February, 1873.
Opinion.
The Statute of 1 Geo. III. C. 13 which renders it incumbent upon all Persons in any Office, trust or ...
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