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the acting appointment and

conducted the duties for upwards of eight months pait

I have Xc.

Signed) W. T. Mercer, Colonial Secretary

(True Copy) (Signed) W. St. Alexander._

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331

Copy.

8191.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hong Kong, 16th February 18.544.

Sir,

Stis Excellency Sir Fercules

Robinson having returned to the Colony

desires me

to

to

convey

you

the

sense

which this Government entertains

have aded

of the zeal, intelligence and thorough efficiency with which as Colonial Secretary for a period

of more than two

you

years

and

A

quarter, and with His Excellency's

permission I take the opportunity

to add

my testimony to the value

M. St. Alexander, Rogle,

Ar.

Ar,

Mr.