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the appointment not only satisfactory in every way to you but also gratifying to the British community here.
I have to (Signed)
Arthur Davenport
Merchant
Shanghai, 30th July, 1877
The appointment of Registrar here being vacant by the death of the late J.P. Martin, I beg to apply for the position and should be greatly obliged if you would forward my application to H.M.'s Consul General and thus add to your kind recommendation of me.
Being well acquainted with Mr. Arthur Davenport, I could carry out the details of Office work to the satisfaction of all.
Yours faithfully,
[Name not in original text]
Shanghai