T.W. Alexander has been for several months in a very precarious state of health and lately went to Chefoo on vacation leave where I learn (by Telegram) he died on the 10th instant.
In Mr Alexander's death the Colonial service has lost an able, zealous and respected officer.
I shall address Your Lordship on the subject of filling the Office of Registrar of the Supreme Court; and changes connected therewith at an early date.
I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant.
Chamberlain, Governor
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A. Kennedy 3981, Hong Kong
Hong Kong 20/61
MINUTE.
In J. Pauncefote.
Cf 8th May
Sir W. Malcolm
Mr. Meade.
Mr. Herbert. Mr. Lowther.
Earl of Carnarvon.
Dowrery Steel
12 May 1886
I have received with much regret your telegram of the 23rd. Tel. No. 132, reporting the death of Mr. Alexander, the Registrar of the Supreme Court.
In another despatch I shall, in a few days, deal with ...