No. 24
of
the 22nd altimo
requested you
to state whom you would recommend for the post of Registrar General.
It has since occurred to me that Mr Stewart, Assistant of his knowledge
of the Chinese language and of the high estimation in which he is held in the Colony generally, would be well fitted for this appointment and I therefore request you to offer it to him at the salary which previous office holders of the ... enjoyed.
4. I have had much pleasure in noting the high terms in which you have spoken of Mr Stewart & feel sure that he will retain your confidence in the capacity of Registrar General.
5. If Mr Stewart accepts the appointment now it will be necessary to consider what steps should be taken for filling up the appointment of Head Master of the Central School. & I shall be glad to learn your views with a view to the selection of a gentleman in this ...