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That effort of his will no doubt give you an insight into the man's character, but I am assured also that he is one who has the very highest principles, great determination and a most attractive personality and that he is blest, if not with a brilliant brain, at any rate with a great deal of commonsense and adaptability.
If you decide that Norton is the man for you, I will be grateful for very early intimation as, before Í can confirm this offer, it will be necessary. to consult India.
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In any event, if you wish me to provide you with a Military Governor for Hong Kong, would you now have the whole thing put on paper with an indication of how the appointment is to be paid and by whom. I think, myself, that it will be essential to give the appointment the rank of Lieutenant-General, more particularly as there is already a Major-General at Hong Kong in the shape of Grasett.
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Andy Lam