Chief Mr. Price, spoke to you on my behalf.
I will refer to what you care for.
Kindly you also my and sincerely trusting you will help me in behalf the matters - However I understand.
Mr. Price 16 April last Estate. Lord Knutsford, in the & H.M. Principal Secretary I addressed my application apologizing for troubling.
I am the next most senior in office for the vacant appointment. I believe I have served for five years - and Jose faithfully remain,
Dear Sir,
Chief Maboch
C. P. Lucas Spe
Map Lord,
C. 6. 638
10050
RECEIVED
Public Works Department
Hong Kong, 16th April 1889.
I have the honour to apply for the appointment of Assistant Surveyor General in this Department, now vacant, owing to the transfer of the Officer lately filling this office, to the Praya Reclamation work as Special Engineer.
I would beg to state that I have been engaged in this Department for the past five (5) years as Assistant Engineer, and trust that this service will merit my application for His Lordship's favourable consideration.
I have the honour to be,
Your Lordship's most obedient servant,
Chaif, Mabch.
The Lord Knutsford, C.M.G.
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies
Downing Street.
Assist. Engineer.