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Fa any further correspondence on this subject, the above number should be quoted,
and
the communication should be addressed to
"The Comptroller and Auditor General,"
EXCHEQUER AND AUDIT DEPARTMENT,
VICTORIA EMBANKMENT,
LONDON, E.C.
6th January,
1905.
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Sir,
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In reply to Mr: Lucas's letter, No: 42640/1904,
of the 4th instant, on the subject of Mr: R.H.Crofton's
application for the post of Chief Clerk in the Colonial
Secretary's Office of Hong Kong, I am directed by the
Comptroller and Auditor General to say that he can,
with confidence, recommend Mr: Crofton's application for
Mr: Secretary Lyttelton's favourable consideration, and
that he sees no objection to Mr: Crofton's appointment
on probation as proposed.
I have the honour to be,
The Under Secretary of State,
COLONIAL OFFICE.
A. D. Form 1b.
WB & L (x}~20000-2000-5-4
sir,
Your obedient Servant,