that his personal character is all that
could be desired, but he does not
Consider that he would make a
factory Director of
Public Works for
a variety
of this
Colony. In view of this
report I Reply, that to the best of
my knowledge Mr Lucas appears
to have little
hope of being
able to meet
Lord Chatham's
wishes. G. C.S. 26 Jan
126 Jan Jagge
Mr Lucas
25/1
MB
Lord I should answer as above
He is a
good officer in the
Dept
I believe
good offices.
CPd 29 at once
Jagr 13.29/1
In the event
of the vacancy occurring in the near
future
61 Ravenswood Road
Redland, Bristol, 19th Jan 1901.
Having been informed by Mr
Armaly that he contemplates retiring in the near future from the post of Director of Public Works, Hongkong, I have the honour to
request that my
name
may be noted
in connection with the
vacancy
which
will
arise, and that
I shall submit for your consideration
an application, stating particulars
of my
service, when the occasion arises.
I have the honour to be,
Sir
Your most obedient Servant,
W. Chatten. M.I.C.E.
Assistant Director
The Under Secretary of State
for the Colonies.
Public Works.