Hongkong,
28 February 1902.
324
Sir,
I have the honour to request that my name be noted as an applicant for the post of Assistant Colonial Secretary in the event of a vacancy occurring.
2. I attach a copy of my official record.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
E.R. Hallifax
The Right Honourable
Joseph Chamberlain M.P.
His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies,
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