Case the attention of the Colonial Office to the importance of appointing from England a competent Clerk from a Conveyancer's office. It took Mr Tomlins some years to learn his duties, during which time, he himself effected many blunders were made, and I would be a great misfortune if a novice were again appointed.
You may fairly, Mr. Cheshire or Claughton.
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My dear Braddell,
L JUL
The Deed Registering Clerkship in the Hong Kong Land Office - appertaining to my Department being by Mr. Comlins' death, I am most anxious to secure an experienced person by recommending the appointment from this Country of some competent lawyer's & conveyancer, to fill the post. The salary...
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