A list of my qualifications was communicated to the Secretary State at the time of my being appointed Superintendent of Government Civil Hospital; since that time I have performed the duties of Superintendent Civil Hospital, and I am acting as Colonial Surgeon and Inspector of Hospitals.
I have,
(Signed) P. J. Wherry, In B.M. Aberd M.R.C.S.E. L.S.A. Lond: Supt. Govt Civil Hosp! & Actg. Colonial Surgeon and Inspector of Hospitals.
(1 True Copy)
Dist.
Acting Colonial Secretary
C
Har Sin & Kennedy
MINUTE. 2/
81
4994 Hoy Ro
2061
Asbach 29
Mor. de Mr. Meade. 22
Mr. Holland.
Mer. Herbert
22 frąj
Mr. Hugessen. Lord Himberley.
Si
11
DS 22 Mag 73
lindescect
Andesc
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch No 81 of April.
I regret to inform Dr Wherry that I have received his application and that looking to the claims of other candidates I cannot hold out to him hope of being appointed Colonel Surgeon of Hong Kong.
& Thavey