578
the London Pit office book claim anne share in the appointment to
the post
ae....
well
ao
the Colonial
Government, and there fore that he
should not entertain low hopes of obtaining it.
I have &c.
(Signed) Alfred Inter
leafy
No 625
Colonial Office,
Hongkong, July 16
16
1877.
With further reference to
your letter W. No. of the 4th Instant I am directed to state that the Governor of this Colony does not propose at present to fill up, otherwise than temporarily the vacancy in the British North office at your disposal, but that the application of Mr.
Dallas will not be overlooked.
I have &c.
A Davenport Esq.
(Signed) Alfred Stuart.
1.0. Memorandum / True Copy
Shanghai
Acting Secretary's Registry