No years service with the rank of Commander obtaining promotion in the civic service appointed.
A.O. 244 Inspector of Immigrants which office I had held as also that of Coroner till 1890. I have since held the appointment of Chief of Police & Inspector of Prisons in St. Lucia, from which island I transferred to this colony assuming the duties of Asst. Harbour Master on the 15th March 1890.
His Excellency is aware I have been Acting Harbour Master since the departure on leave of Capt. Rumsey on the 20th February last.
3. I trust His Excellency will be pleased to forward my application with such despatch as may be possible.
I have to be,
AMC. H. Hastings
Actg. Harbour Master
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