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Dr. Wharony to Acting Colonial Secretary
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Office of
Colonial Surgeon, Wharf
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I have every hope that he will fulfil the duties of his present Office satisfactorily, but I regret that I cannot recommend him as the head of so important a Department.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient, humble Servant,
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Governor
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Sir,
Government Civil Hospital, Hong Kong, 8th April 1873.
The Colonial Surgeoncy being vacant, I beg that you will submit my name to His Excellency Governor Sir Arthur E. Kennedy, K.C.M.G., C.B. with a view to its being forwarded to the Secretary of State, as a Candidate for the appointment.
The Honorable
Breil & Smith,
Acting Colonial Secretary's Office.