CO129-196 - Public Offices & Others - 1881

My Lord,

Having heard that the Registrarshy at Morning is vacant, I beg to offer myself to the Court at Hong Kong for the post.

Testimonials dated in 1877 but will at once forward them.

I am 39 years of age, if your Lordship often hears. W. W. Hume desires and then to prefer.

A Candidate.

I hold the degree of B.A. from St. John's College, Oxford.

I have practiced in London, (hancey Barrister, for upwards of ten years and have had considerable professional Experience, both of Court...

Edward Hume

RE: S. Lemands order, and a graduate of St. John's College, Oxford – I hand the above list.

Your Lordship's obedient servant.

The Earl of Kimberley

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My Lord,

Having heard that the Registrarhy at Hong Kong is vacant, I beg to offer myself to the Court at Hong Kong for the post.

Testimonials dated in 1877 will be forwarded at once.

I am 39 years of age. I desire to be considered for the position.

A Candidate of St. John's College, Oxford, and a graduate of the same institution – I hold the degree of B.A.

I have practiced in London as a Barrister for upwards of ten years and have had considerable professional experience, both in and out of Court.

Edward Hume

Your Lordship's obedient servant,

The Earl of Kimberley

REGo, 19 APR 81

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Let's correct and simplify it further to adhere strictly to the instructions and improve readability:

My Lord,

Having heard that the Registrar at Hong Kong is vacant, I beg to offer myself to the Court at Hong Kong for the post.

Testimonials dated in 1877 will be forwarded at once.

I am 39 years of age. I desire to be considered for the position.

I hold the degree of B.A. from St. John's College, Oxford.

I have practiced in London as a Barrister for upwards of ten years and have had considerable professional experience, both in and out of Court.

Your Lordship's obedient servant,

Edward Hume

REGo, 19 APR 81

Sprit (982)

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The final version, formatted as requested and with corrections:

My Lord,

Having heard that the Registrar at Hong Kong is vacant, I beg to offer myself to the Court at Hong Kong for the post.

Testimonials dated in 1877 will be forwarded at once.

I am 39 years of age. I desire to be considered for the position.

I hold the degree of B.A. from St. John's College, Oxford.

I have practised in London as a Barrister for upwards of ten years and have had considerable professional experience, both in and out of Court.

Your Lordship's obedient servant,

Edward Hume

REGo, 19 APR 81

Sprit (982)

Page 301