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of that Colony acting as Commander at different times as Chief Clarke, Clerk of Councils, Assistant Colonial Secretary, that during the past year I have discharged the combined duties of the three offices.
4. As to my qualifications for the appointment which I seek, I beg leave to suggest a reference to His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, Lieut. William Robinson, and also to the following past and present officers of Government;
a. His Honour Sir George Digby, late Colonial Secretary.
b. Mr. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, Colonial Secretary and Registrar General.
c. Capt. S. H. Cuny, Captain Supt. of Police.
5. I venture to hope that this application will receive your consideration, and in order to facilitate its consideration, I am prepared to defray the cost of telegraphic correspondence between the Government of Hongkong and ...
on the subject.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient, humble servant,
[H. S. Bucknill]
Land Agent, Hong Kong