to draw the unappropriated salary of the Office of Attorney General
I may take this opportunity of stating my appreciation of the ability and industry with which Mr Anstey has performed the duties of Attorney General since Mr. Phine's departure.
I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant.
Bestemor (Capes).
Bir 2099/77
Attorney General's Office Hongkong 30th December 1876
I have the honor to make the following statement and beg that you will submit it for the favorable consideration of His Excellency.
In consequence of my appointment to this Office I was obliged to give up the Coronerships, and subsequently found that I could not attend to the duties of the Fire Brigade of
The Honorable J. Austin
Colonial Secretary
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