realized and that something far better and
moxe
4.
practical is required
I have
felt
this
for
done.
time, but the inconvenience of
the
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existing system
has become still
In ore
since I have complied with
pressing the wish of the Chinese that
be allowed to address the leolonial
public business like
they might
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Secretary
direct
on
any
other persons
no in the
beolomy,
and
proper that
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since. I have.
written
I have thought it
thought
reply
- should be given to every...
written communication to the Government.
5.
On this question I should be
to learn the Colonial Secretary's Confidentially,
or in
views,
glad
any form he thinks best.
(signed) J. Pope Hermessy.
18th December, 189/07.
Mr.
leolonial Secretary's Office,
18th December, 1877.
Hongkong. 18th
I do not know by what authority
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me the ott. Pravers was designated "Interpreter in
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as at best he could
only
have been called a
Student Interpreter. Even in this however he has proved a failure, and as he has
abandoned the study of the Chinese language his position is that only of a clert.
This departiment is in reality
without a recognized Chinese Interpreter
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