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2 criticism. De has in this capacity, I know

paid especial attention to questions connected with penal discipline, while I there hem to be better informed than most colonial on educated Englishmen and interest. I should state also that he has

on

topics of

various

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Although I'm much wish that you better appointment than the one mention I am sure that appointment cannot be filled by

better man. For what Sam able tray. to your qualifications in this. I'm the theme when you come pupil tone as a Special Pleader up to the present time you have been studied much and practised much in various branches of the Law — a special pleader, at nisi prius, in Parliament, as a conveyancer

references, a in compensation cases. I will guarantee your scientific knowledge of the law, and I turn to such things. The ordinary report by which our knowledge of

been engaged as arbitrator on and has had a practice

practice of judicial function. In short I should infer from his experience, ability and endowments not only that he was qualify pleader, at but that he was too good for Hong Kong

12 Cork & Brand to

March 24, 1856

Samuel Lucas

is derived that

successful.

your practice

What I think

be cordent from the

of

it has proved skilful and of your general learning

Many

occasions & the

matters upon which I have asked,

your opinion. As for art

are able to judge it is very great. I cannot therefore help thinking

that the advantages of your appointment with be greatly

on the side

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which your Duuris,

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of the country, Wishing

that the appointment were one in which, Believe me, however might have greater scope.

incons you malcolm.

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