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land in the New Territories, but, in the case of this latter appointment which from its nature is only of a temporary character, I am paid by fees and not by salary. I am also one of His Majesty's Counsel in this Colony.
My special reason for desiring to obtain now a fixed and permanent post in the Colonial Civil Service as Attorney General or Judge is that I desire to get married.
I shall be 37 years of age on the 16th December next.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant,
36.2. Porlock Acting Attorney General.