Foulars of which were communicated to the Astronomer Royal.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient servants, W. Robere &.
The Under-Secretary of State, Colonial Affairs.
A Downing Street.
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Sir,
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In reply to your letter of the 4th inst., I am directed by the Earl of Derby to inform you that the Meteorological Council have been asked if they can recommend a suitable candidate for the post of Assistant in the Hong Kong Observatory.