reputation. That Petitioner's certificates have always been received without demur by Her Britannic Majesty's Consuls at Whampoa and Canton for enquiries.
That the Petitioner refer to the Crown Solicitor as to his Medical qualifications; to Her Britannic Majesty's Consul at Whampoa; to Her Britannic Majesty's Consul, the Commissioner of Customs, Dr. Wong, Barrett & Carrow, Road No. Piercy & others at Canton for professional and private character; also to Dr. Brien in Hong Kong.
The Petitioner therefore humbly prays that your Excellency may be graciously pleased to direct some enquiry to be made in the matter and that he (the petitioner) may be permitted to enjoy the privileges of this profession and to practice the same in Hong Kong unmolested by the Health Officer. The petitioner further prays that your Excellency may graciously take into consideration the desirability or not of a Government Officer soliciting private practice. And your petitioner, as in duty bound, will ever pray.
[signature] James Gaye M.D.