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CONFIDENTIAL
562
28494/1910
Downing Street,
September, 1910.
Chathan
30th July
Sir,
I am directed by the Earl of Crews to
inform you that the post of First Assistant Director
of Public Works in Hong Kong is vacant and that the
Covernor of Ceylon was asked if he could recommend
a suitable candidate. The Governor, in accordance
with the advice of the acting Director of Public Works,
has recommended the appointment of Mr A.F.Churchill,
First Crade District Engineer, Ceylon.
2.
I am to transmit to you the accompanying
copy of a minute by the Director of Public Works of
Hong Kong, setting forth the qualifications required
for the appointment, and the duties undertaken by the
Public Works Department: and to say that Lord Crewe
would be glad to learn whether in view of this minute
you concur in thinking that Mr Churchill would be
suitable for the post.
A. COOPER ESQ.,C.K.C..
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient servant.