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have obtained a personal reputation of high standing, and it is well known

a

that one

of them Mr. Ng Choy, well- acquainted with the English language. and literature, and deeply versed in English jurisprudence, is in harmony with and enjoys

thorough

the confidence

so as

to be

of the Chinese community, qualified to represent their interests

in the Legislative Connoil,

+ Your

Jetitioners therefore

suggest the advisability of

Mr. Ng Choy

That

beg to

allowing

vasan ey

--

in case

of any to fill a

the

here after occurring,

vacant seat in the Connoil, as

local interests of the place would

benefit,

That Your Petitioners

are

moved in

this matter solely by the interests of the

- public which they have in view, but leave the advisability and propriety of the step to the judgment of your Excellency,

duty

And

Your Petitioners,

bound, will ever

pray.

as in

In the English Year 1879 the

17th December.

In the 5th year of Kivong sui,

the 11th moon, the 5th day.

Translated by

(signed) E. J. Eitel.

jayth December (18)

there by

ве

sure

to receive great.

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