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I dialect.
In reply to the third question whether Lockhart has sufficient knowledge of the character to translate the usual documents which require translation in connection with official work, we have to state that he neither has nor could possibly have that knowledge which in our opinion cannot possibly be attained under 6-8 years exclusive study of the written characters.
(Signed) by Chery
E. J. Eitel.
24th September 1881.
Copy
C.O. 19433
RECR
RCG 7 NOV 81
Minute by Administrator M. F. Tornelly.
Tell Lockhart that he must return for another period of six months to the neighbourhood of Canton and keep himself aloof from foreigners. And ask the Board of Examiners with a report as to what his course of study should be.
Send first to Board of Examiners.
(Signed) M. F. Tornelly
Administrator.
26th September, 1881.