that as Mr Mitchell had been
provisionally appointed Collector of Stamp Revenue he necessarily
vacated the
on the 16th ultimo dating appointment which he held as Police Magistrate -
Mr May being expected to return to Hong Kong in a fortnight from the time when Mr.
Mitchell's services were required at the Stamp Office I considered that Mr Forth, the Colonial Treasurer, might for so short a period assist
Mr Gordlake in the discharge of the duties at the Magistracy, I therefore, appointed him Acting Police Magistrate.
On the 6th instant
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Mr
May arrived, and having at once resumed his duties Mr Forth was enabled to again give his
undivided attention to his
Department.
I trust therefore that
the arrangement which I have
reported will meet with
now
Your Grace's approval.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's Most Obedient
humble Servant,
Robind Fraser
Governor
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that as Mr Mitchell had been
provisionally appointed Collector of Stamp Revenue he necessarily
vacated the
on the 16th ultimo deting appointment which he held as Police Magistrale -
· Mr May being expected to return to Hong Kong in a fortnight from the time when Mr.
Mitchell's services were required at the Stomp Office I considered that Mer Forth, the Colonial Treasurer, might for so short a period assist
·M. Gordlake in the discharge of the duties at the Magistracy, I therefore, apposited him Teling Police Magistrate.
and
On the Oh instant
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Mr
May arrived, and having at once resumed his duties Mor Porth was enabled to again give his
undivided attention to his
Department.
I trust therefore that
the arrangement which I have.
reported will meet with
now
Your Grace's approval.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord Diuke, Your Graves Most Obedient
Ralind Frames
humble Servant,
Mardsmells
Governo
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