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repeated at the Imperial Office, and double "not" will be stated if inquiry is made. Here curtly is very as to make General I look at

an opportunity to all parts in preparing and in the Bar in passing a new Ordinance which restored the benefit of a division of the labours of Barrister and attorney in some cases. The certain effect of which was to lessen,

my own professional income considerably.

My leave of absence is fast drawing to a close; the intimation of your decision would cheer me greatly, and relieve me from anxiety.

The Colonial Judge ought most earnestly to endeavour to master particular special duties of his Office by proper inquiries and observation,

as to the special duties in particular.

If I should ascertain that the result of my application is favourable, I should at once devote all the time left me in England energetically to fit myself properly for duties the responsibilities of which must be a source of earnest anxiety to any man.

I have the honour to be

Your very obedient humble Servant

John Smale

Atty Genl for Hong Kong.

Mr. Cone

284

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Feb.

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repeated at the Imperial Office, and double "not" will be stated if inquiry is made. Here curtly is very as to make General I look at an opportunity to all parts in preparing and in the Bar in passing a new Ordinance which restored the benefit of a division of the labours of Barrister and attorney in some cases. The certain effect of which was to lessen, my own professional income considerably. My leave of absence is fast drawing to a close; the intimation of your decision would cheer me greatly, and relieve me from anxiety. The Colonial Judge ought most earnestly to endeavour to master particular special duties of his Office by proper inquiries and observation, as to the special duties in particular. If I should ascertain that the result of my application is favourable, I should at once devote all the time left me in England energetically to fit myself properly for duties the responsibilities of which must be a source of earnest anxiety to any man. I have the honour to be Your very obedient humble Servant John Smale Atty Genl for Hong Kong. Mr. Cone 284 5 W. Smale to be appointed Chief Justice of Hong Kong CIA Feb.
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repeated at the Imeign Affice, and double "not will be stated if inquiry Femode Here curtirs very As tomar General I look a

opportion to all part n preparing and in the Bar in passing a chol Ordinance which restored the benefit of a dursion of the labours of Barrister and atomce In stone home. The certain effect of which was to lessen,

own profess unol Income

very

my

considerably

My leave of absence is fast drawing to a Close_ the intimation of your decision world thew fire greatly, reheve me from anmety.

et Colonial pidge ought- moch earnestly to endeavour to master percal

as to the special dutin particular.

ofher Office by proper inquiries and observabon

کاسیک

England. of Ithould

ascertain that the resuit of my application is favorable, Ishould at once devote

left me in energetically all the time left. England properly to fit myself for duties the responsibilities of which mush be a source of earnest ankedy tony man-

I have He honor libe

Your very obedient humble Pervert

John Smale

atty Gen? for Hong Kong.

Mr. Cone

284

5

W. Imale lobe appointeil chief Justice of Hong Kong

CIA

fel.

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