As a clerk in the Mercantile firm of Rawle Brinker 460-
Upon failing in 1854 I was engaged as a clerk in the Office of the Superintendent of British Trade in China, for one year when I obtained
the appointment of third Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office in August 1855. I remained in that office until August 1856, when I became ... Clerk to Chief Justice Hulme, which office I continued to hold until I was appointed Clerk of Court in December 1860. I continued as Clerk of Court until September 1868 when I became Deputy Registrar. While holding the Office of Clerk of Court,
I was acting Deputy Registrar from March 1866 to November 1861,
and Acting Registrar from November 1861 to May 1862. For a considerable portion of the time during which Mr. Alexander was Acting Colonial Secretary the greater portion of the duties of Registrar devolved upon me.
Hoping that I have not failed in giving satisfaction in the performance of my duties, and that you will give each testimonial in my favor as you may deem proper
Have the
(Signed) F.S. Haffam.
Deputy Registrar