CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12] — Page 413

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Mr Buckle, as I

am

informed

the

by bolonel De Butto Commanding Royal Engineers, has already had three years experience of Chinese workmen

and Contractors, a most important

qualification but which cannot

be expected in a

newly nominated

toffice from England.

I have

with the mar

every

reason to be satisfied

er in which MBuckle

has hitherto discharged his duties, and- with the character which his Comme

Officer gives

this

Commanding him. I therefore recommend!

application to Your pacis favorable Consideration, if the racancy has not yet been filled up; for his retention in the Service of the balony would

probably be a safer

well as mare

convenient Course than the

of

an

вотгоре.

appointment

untried person to be sent from

I have the honor to be,

May Lord Duke,

Your Graces most obedient,

humble Servant,

Ruid foun

hard Brauss Mandonnell

Governor.