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4. In these circumstances and in view of the estimate of the relative natural ability of Mr. Kemp and Mr. Lee-Jones contained in Mr. May's Despatch No. 245 dated the 4th June last, I suggest that I should be authorised to inform Mr. Lee-Jones that you see no reason to reconsider the arrangement that has been made to provide a successor to Mr. Seth.
5. With regard to Mr. Lee-Jones's alternative application for transfer to another Colony, I need only state that he has satisfactorily performed the duties of his present office at Hongkong.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Mr. Nathan
Governor, &c.
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4. In these circumstances and in view of the estimate of the relative natural ability of Mr. Kemp and Mr. Lee-Jones contained in Mr. May's Despatch No. 245 dated the 4th June last, I suggest that I should be authorised to inform Mr. Lee-Jones that you see no reason to reconsider the arrangement that has been made to provide a successor to Mr. Seth.
5. With regard to Mr. Lee-Jones's alternative application for transfer to another Colony, I need only state that he has satisfactorily performed the duties of his present office at Hongkong.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Mr. Nathan
Governor, &c.
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