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Ever since my
arrival in Hong.
Kong I have made, a special study of Chinese. I passed my
examinations in the usual course, and Lord himberly was pleased to express his patisfaction al my progress in the language. Since then II have continued my studies entirely at
my cost and in my private time with a view to qualifying myself for the post for which
AM
Irou
in this
own
applying, and have
way acquired a
knowledge of the written and spoken language which has
me to carry on its
carry
enabled
duties in a manner which I have been assured by my superiors has given satisfaction. 3. My practical experience of the office has been considerable. So far back
1882 Swas
attached to the RGO and Jenclose herewith
copy of
a
a minute
written by Mt Russell who was then Registrar General, on the
perj
semed
manner in which the duties entrusted to me
In 1843 Ind Russell was promoted to the Bench, and 18a Stewart succeeded him
Registrar General.
ad
During Dr Stewart term of Office I have acted for him
occasions, viz.
ef.
19
three
April to 25th Aug. 188 of 16th Sept. to
9th
th how. Affet
" June 1888 to the present time
assure
In fact I have administered the affairs of the post for a longer period, viz:- 2 years. I months. 20 days. than the substantive holder of it.
In conclusion. I beg to your Lordship that should your Lordship be pleased to promote me to the office of Registrar General . Inhall be grateful to your Lordship and shall endeavour to discharge my
duties to Jour Lordship's satisfaction.
I have the honour to be
Your Lordships most obedient Servant
Mlewanthockbust
Aching Rejector Exenal