From Captain A. J. Thompson,
87th Company, K.G.A.
To Officer Commanding
87th Company, K.G.A.
44507
RECEIVED
6 Res 1 DEC 06
Sir,
Hongkong,
October 23rd, 1906.
I have the honour to request that you will be so good as to forward for favourable consideration, this my application to be appointed Staff Officer Colonial Forces, Hong-kong, on the creation of that appointment at the expiration of the tenure of command of the present Commandant, Hongkong Volunteer Corps.
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Adjutant, H.A.,
South China.
I have etc.,
(Sd.) A. J. Thompson,
Captain, H.G.A.
Forwarded and recommended.
(Sd.) E. Warren,
Capt. H.G.A.,
Commanding 87 Company, K.G.A.
Hongkong, 23rd October, 1906.
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Major, General Staff.
Forwarded.
I can recommend Capt. Thompson for the appointment, both as an Officer with good professional acquirements and very considerable powers of imparting instruction, and as also possessing tact, good temper and address.
He has also the advantage of previous experience