M. Ebden
The last appointment of Queen's Counsel in Hong Kong was that of M. Francis in 1886.
Since then warrants for such appointments have been dispensed with and therefore if the appointment of Mr. Leach is approved a similar despatch should be sent as in the case of W. Nott's appointment. See No. 500, 18th May 1890.
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And when this has been done the papers should be returned to the General Dept. for the usual Gazette notification.
You 2 Sep 3
I think that there is more to be said for Lawrie for the post.
Let him be supported.
(Hongkong Confidential)
There have been no appointments since M. Francis, who is rather a firebrand, I hear. But I don't like multiplying deputies and this cheapening them.
C.O. 14835
REC'd 29 July 1893
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July 1893
Government House
22nd July 1893
My Lord Marquess,
I have the honour to forward the enclosed copy of a letter from Mr. H. A. Leach, barrister-at-law, and
I shall be glad if Your Lordship will be so good as to cause application to be made in the proper quarter with a view to the furtherance of his
etc.
etc.
etc.
Marquess of Ripon, H. G., etc.
etc.
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