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should be an Englishman, is I think material, not only because English
would be his native language. ––
one consideration in itself-
unmerited
but also for the reason that he would be practically beyond all suspicion of corruption,
9. I have said that I do not think there would be any real difficulty in finding a fit candidate for the Office of Chief Interpreter, and if it properly fell within the scope
of this letter to do so, I could point out such an one - a government
of good position whom
a
I could
Jew
boucher
training would I think entirely
fit to perform the duties of that office.
I have to
(Signed) J. C. Hayllar
Report by Mr. Francis:
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16 Bank Buildings
39.
Hongkong 16 August 1877.
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge
receipt of your letter of the 12th instant requesting to favor
His Excellency The Governor with my
views
upon the interpretation
of
the Courts.
in the
I beg to apologize for the delay
in answering your letter and to assure His Excellency that nothing but pressure of business, other people's business, not
The Honorable
The Acting Colonial Secretary
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Le
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Jual