Henry Blake has telegraphed to say that the Acting Director of Public Works does not consider Mr. Grey's application suitable; and Mr. Chamberlain is of opinion that under the circumstances no advantage would be gained by pressing your suggestion further.
Namely,
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formerly Dog
1901
Sept
You
HONG KONG
C.O
DOMESTIC
No.
33446
33446 REC
535
Rec'd 24 SEP
(Subject.)
Director Public Works
Mr. W. Chatham is fully qualified for the post.
Memo No. 3793
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3020000-13-1200
and subsequent Paper
Mr. in There
M.
Ill. Luear}
(Minutes.)
Unless there is anyone with superior claims in another Division, I shall appoint Mr. Chatham.
A.F. 24/9
Under application
P. Secretary
Are there any full post. Eastern Dept. 24/X
There are 3 or 4 men who have specially applied. I am collecting the papers. Meanwhile, will you please tell me who are the parties concerned in the appointment?
Mr. Marsh
Letter attached 24.9.
A.F. 28/9
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