considered to be one of the best Magistrates that has
occupied a seat
ever
on
the
Bench in Boughong, and ~ although a knowledge of -
Chinese is
very
desirable
in a Magistrate in this
Colony,
I
am
of opinion of the
that in viewi circumstances I have referred to, and of JW. Wise's special fitness for the post The occupies, the want of such knowledge should not
be
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be allowed to stand in the
way of his permanent ~ appointment.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedien When Retroch
Bumble Servant,