My dear Huntsford,
A cousin of mine (E. E. Torrance), who has been in the police service of Hong Kong for more than ten years and is now a Magistrate there, would like a change to another Colony.
He mentions the Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements ...
...
making ten requests. At any rate, there will be several candidates, probably with superior qualifications who would have ...
It seems to be considered that Mr. Ailsworth Lloyd will be able to go back to the West Indies.
Reply that his qualifications will be considered with those of other candidates for the post.
I cannot encourage but I hope that sense & prudence will make no misfortune.
See paper below.
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I want proper room to place with this letter.
Rust Bell
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2
66, CHATHAM
S.W.
but don't
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to Bonitas
SR695/45
CA.
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