He says, with reference to the vacancy caused by D. McCoy's death, "There are candidates revealed, of course, but without character or capacity to fill that important Office. I will consider the claims of Dr. Dools, with those of other candidates, but I cannot make any promise noted of compliance with his wishes."
ERW. May 8/73
RECEIVED 5 MAY 1873
My Lord,
Government House, Mongkong, 29 March 1873
I have the honor to transmit for Your Lordship's consideration the enclosed application from A. Dods to be appointed
The Right Honorable
The Earl of Kimberley,
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State,