Parrier
in which I have always discharged the duties
of
The
many
judicial offices I have filled, will justify
Your Lordship in meeting my
on
this
occasion
wishes
Should the new chief Justice
of Ceylon have been selected I would
ask Your Lordship to bear in mind claims to promotion when
filling opportunity
Occurs
I have the honour to be
My Lord Marquis Your most humble & obedient Servant
Polw. Ackroyd
Prime Judge
DRAFT
130 HongKong
12530
Hongkong. No. 117 for. Ser W. Robinson · Kemg.
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MINUTE
Mr. Lucas 28
Mr.
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston. 24
Mr. Meade.
Mr. Buxton.
Marquess of Ripon.
Private Secretary
to see
etc
181
14.95
31
Sie I have the honour to ack. the receipt of your
July Clasp:
2977995
No. 130.
enclosing
the 21st
an
application from Mr E. J. Ackroyd for the Chief Justiceship of Ceylon
Mr. Ackroyd
should be
informed that I regret I shall not be able to meet his wishes in regard
to this
appointment.