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QUESTIONS.
7. Do you consider him to be professionally qualified to undertake the duties of such an appointment as he now desires?
7.
Can say,
8.
Are you aware of any circumstance tending to disqualify him for such an appointment?
8.
No.
9.
The Secretary of State will be glad to receive any information which you may have to give respecting his character or qualifications in addition to what is contained in the answers to the foregoing questions.
9.
He has always taken a long persistent interest in his work every day. He is a plodder of sound morals.
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(This half-sheet to be torn off, filled up, and returned in the envelope sent herewith.)
STATEMENT respecting Thomas Wild
who is an applicant for appointment as Casualty Officer, Hong Kong Civil Hospital
QUESTIONS.
1. Will you be good enough to state how long you have been acquainted with the applicant?
1.
From the day of his birth to this afternoon
2. From what circumstances does your knowledge of him arise?
2.
As Medical Attendant & intimate friend of his mother & her family
3. While you were acquainted with him was he
a. honest?
b. sober?
c. generally well conducted?
3.
a. yes
b. ...yes...
c. One of the steadiest young fellows I have met with; of sound morals.
4. Was his health good?
4.
Yes, extremely good.
Signature. Lewis Hutching
Occupation, Professional qualifications, &c.. M.A. Cantab (B.A. Mather? Nat. Sci. Tripos 91.) Schoolmaster, Dulwick College,
Address 49 Thurlestone Rd. West Norwood
Date 18 July '99. S.E.
5. If he has been employed under you, will you state the nature of his duties, and how he discharged them?
5.
6. Will you state the cause of his leaving - whether by voluntary resignation, dismissal, or otherwise?
6.
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