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the duties
5. I have every hope that M. Jones will be found only suited to what he will have to discharge in Hong Kong. He is well known to Mr. Chadwick, who has formed a very high opinion of him, and
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If the same class of Messrs are specially engaged as those which appear to be urgently required in Hong Kong, I have therefore been glad to secure his services.
MINUTE.
Mr. Fiddian 5/2
Mr. Johnson 5
Mr. Antrobus.
Mr. Cox.
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir M. Ommanney.
Earl of Onslow.
Mr. Chamberlain.
And Coy! Junidad
4.
9 Feb. 03
To W. Ind. Dept.
I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 31st ult., notifying acceptance of the post of Assistant Director of Public Works on the terms stated in the letter from this Office of the 29th ult.
2. There will be no objection to your proceeding to Hong Kong until the expiry of your vacation leave, that is