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My dear Hastings,
Government House,
3rd October 1889
I understand you
will receive
My office
More fully
I congratulate you
on your love of R. B. Sc.
Yours truly,
Hastings retired Royal
Navy, has for many years past held the post of Assistant Protector of Immigrants in Jamaica and has
greatly in
1883 when I became Governor of that Island (and I believe previously) performed the duties of his appointment
with zeal
in an
unhealthy district
SECRET
As the Immigration Department of Jamaica is
and
in
Spanish Town & parish 1880
Dear Capt. Hastings,
I very much regret to hear
are about to retire from the public
service in Jamaica.
I first met you
You
the parish
diligently
of St. Thomas where we both worked.
noticing
your zeal
and
I
Immigration Agent, and from what I saw of you and from what I heard I sought you out when I required help disappointed
for
The time
my work
many months and
be employed. Acting District Court Judge in the District you helped me
as Deputy
In the discharge of the duties you
displayed the same qualities of industry,
zeal and
intelligence as
in your own special office. I looked for aptitude for the
Your being
of
reduction a
work
would have
surprised me
if
I had
not these
of
Captain Hastings is anxious to obtain some other employment in The Colonies and I venture to recommend him
El.
deserves
That
19th July
recording
offices of integrity
carry considerable
to hear.
H. J. Norman
Governor of Jamaica
Harry,
Navy
taken from the army
filling magisterial
appointments exhibiting judicial qualities eclipsing continues those of men of special training. I believe you will take your place side by side
with these men hope the day is not distant
You
with the
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