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2.
the opportunity of beholding him.
for
whom
sentiments of
have long Cherished
admirations ar
regard
Indeed, we received him with as
much respect as
ent, and with as
he were a
if he
tvere
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par
great a joy as if
refreshing shower descend- ing after a prolonged drought.
Mr. Lockhart has been for a
long time in the civil service of thing-
as carved a
Kong.
and has
reputation
Hang
great
ability. thorough know.
for rectitude and
In addition, he has a
ledge and acquaintance of the man-
ners, Curtones, and
and if he were
feelings of the nation
appointed by the
British Government to administer
the newly acquired territory andito.
rule
athlung
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ful
eure that
we would derive thereby the great_ eat benefit
aud
blessing.
For this reason we are
induced to make known our wish-
and hope to you, with the re-
quest that you
be so
gord
as by.
inform His Excellency the Governor
of stong kong of
our interese den
sire to have over us
A
Competent
and considerati ruber, and to pray
ow
очер
behalf.
Au con-
otvr
pray
territory
His Excellmey
vey to the Stone Government
for the appointment of Mr. Lockhart to for administrator of the new teriday
so that we may have the satisfaction
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