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appointment of a Successor

to Mr. Ayland, late Postmaster of Hongkong, fell upon "Mr. Williams Chapman - This Gentleman has

been at the head of the Postal Department here vince the departure of Mr. Hyland for England

in October 1855, and as

he has given general soticfaction to the Public in the

: performance of

his duties, I felt no hesitation in appointing him to the

vacancy in questions . ___

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ande

Mr. Chapman has

entred, with two Sureties, into a Bond to the frown in the sum of £ 1.000. I beg to enclose for your information Copy of a letter which Tcaused to be addressed to him,

notifying his appointment at Hongkong.

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Postmaster ate

Thave the honor to be With the highest respect.

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Your Most Obedient.

Aumble Servant, Sthuthanas

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