filled this important post not only most satisfactorily but with considerable ability.
With renewed thanks,
I am your very faithful servant,
William Hobson.
90-Gloucester Place,
Portman Square, W.
2nd December 1892.
The Right Hon: The Marquis of Ripon, K.G.
Secretary of State for the Colonies,
Whitehall, S.W.
My Lord,
I beg to apply on behalf of my brother, Mr Henry Edward Pollock, who is at present acting puisne Judge at Hong Kong, for the post of puisne Judge in the Straits Settlement, vacant by the retirement of Mr Justice Woods.
Mr. H. E. Pollock made a formal application to the Colonial Office last year with his testimonials.
Your Lordship's Obedient Servant,
Chas Pollock
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