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should this Executive Council consider that I merit the promotion, it should be my favour to deserve
constant endeavour the distinguished consideration conferred on me have
(Signed) I.S. Adams, Myfte. Health Officer and Medical Inspector of Emigrants.
– (True Copy)
[illegible text]
Acking Colonial Secretary.
for Sir
700 - Hong Kong. 4991 Kennedy
MINUTE. 28 March 1865
Mr. de
Mr. Meade.
Robeck 29
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Mar. Holland.
Mr. Herbert. Mr. Hugessen. Lord Kimberley.
In
29 March 73
In despatch
I have the honour of acknowledging the receipt of your despatch No. 78 of the 7 April, and to request that you will inform Dr Adams that looking at the claims of other candidates I cannot hold out to him any hope of appointment to be Colonial Surgeon of Hong Kong! [illegible text]
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should this Executive Council consider that I merit the promotion, it should be my favour to deserve constant endeavour the distinguished consideration conferred on me have
(Signed) I.S. Adams, Myfte. Health Officer and Medical Inspector of Emigrants.
– (True Copy)
Acking Colonial Secretary.
for Sir
700 - Hong Kong. 4991 Kennedy
MINUTE. 28 March 1865
Mr. de
Mr. Meade.
Robeck 29
2%
Mar. Holland.
Mr. Herbert. Mr. Hugessen. Lord Kimberley.
In
29 March 73
In despatch
I have the honour of acknowledging the receipt of your despatch No.78 of the 7 April, and to request that you will inform Dr Adams that looking at the claims of other candidates I cannot hold out to him any hope of appointment to be Colonial Surgeon of Hong Kong!
Let's correct and simplify it further to adhere strictly to the format and instructions:50
should this Executive Council consider that I merit the promotion, it should be my favour to deserve constant endeavour the distinguished consideration conferred on me have 10
(Signed) I.S. Adams, Myfte. Health Officer and Medical Inspector of Emigrants.
– (True Copy)
Acking Colonial Secretary.
for Sir
700-Hong Kong. 4991 Kennedy
MINUTE. 28 March 1865
Mr. de
Mr. Meade. Robeck 29
Mar. Holland.
Mr. Herbert. Mr. Hugessen. Lord Kimberley.
29 March 73
I have the honour of acknowledging the receipt of your despatch No.78 of the 7 April, and to request that you will inform Dr Adams that looking at the claims of other candidates I cannot hold out to him any hope of appointment to be Colonial Surgeon of Hong Kong!
The final version, formatted as requested and with corrections:50
should this Executive Council consider that I merit the promotion, it should be my favour to deserve constant endeavour the distinguished consideration conferred on me have 10
(Signed) I.S. Adams, Myfte. Health Officer and Medical Inspector of Emigrants.
– (True Copy)
Acking Colonial Secretary.
for Sir
700-Hong Kong. 4991 Kennedy
MINUTE. 28 March 1865
Mr. de
Mr. Meade. Robeck 29
Mar. Holland.
Mr. Herbert. Mr. Hugessen. Lord Kimberley.
29 March 73
I have the honour of acknowledging the receipt of your despatch No.78 of the 7 April, and to request that you will inform Dr Adams that looking at the claims of other candidates I cannot hold out to him any hope of appointment to be Colonial Surgeon of Hong Kong!