Mr. Fairfield
I beg to state that he is at present out of office.
In reply to his application, he has been informed that his application has been noted and will be borne in mind should an opportunity for considering it present itself.
29.5.
29/5/95
Palmer 952
IREC
C. O.
10797
[Received] 19 MAY 96
26 Walton Street
616 Ponton Street
London S. W.
19 May 1896.
In the event of Colonial officers being required in future for administrative Police work in South Africa, I have the honour to request that my name may be noted among other candidates for such service.
I entered the Hongkong Service...
The Under Secretary of State for the Colonies