Testimonial from Sir Charles Phadwell, K. C. B. Admiral and Governor of Greenwich Royal Naval College.

(Memorandum. )

Greenwich

June 26th 1880

I have great pleasure in stating that Captain Superintendent Waller Meredith Deane had charge of the Hong Kong Police during the time that I was Commander in Chief of H. M. Naval Forces, on the China Station, from December 16th 1871,

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to February 12, 1875, and that during that period his ductie des Pathe Tretie being performed with tact and discretion, the relations existing between the Police, send Naval Authorities at Hong Kong, always of a satisfactory nature, and characterised by harmonious

- operation for the benefit of the Public Service.

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hand this 26th day of June, 1880. (Signed) Charles F. P. Shadwell, Admirali late Vice Admiral, and Commander in Chief: China Mation:

Testimonial from For A. Ryder, K.C.B. Admiral,

late Commander in Chief, Portsmouth.

Captain Deane was Head of the Police Force whitst I was Commander in Chief on the Chinese Nation for thre years, 1875-6-7, and his services were very useful in many I could always rely on his assistance whenever required. The order maintained in the Colony by the Force, under Captain Deane was admirable.

wings,

June 21th 1880.

(Signed) A. P. Ryder,

Admiral.

Mr.

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