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By Houghong & Whampoa Dock Co Hong Kong 14th May 1880

I have much pleasure in stating that I have known Mr Colin S(c)igles of this Colony for over ten years and can certify to the high Character he has borne among all classes of Business Men.

And has had Mr Sigles as a practical engineer of exceptional ability & great experience in the various branches of his profession during his long residence here. He has held a responsible position for many years and during the highest... ...recommendation. And but wishes his friends can give him the forging testimonials.

[illegible text]

Sir,

[stamp or other marks: REGD, 8 SEP 30, M14336196, 13915]

Nan-tai, 18th June, 1880.

In connection with my letter dated 17th inst. last I now beg to hand you a copy of a later testimonial the original of which I had the pleasure of handing you for perusal on Monday last.

Trusting that His Excellency, the Governor will kindly consider it of sufficient importance to add to the list.

Honourable W. H. Marsh, Acting Colonial Secretary.

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By Houghong & Whampoa Dock Co Hong Kong 14th May 1880 I have much pleasure in stating that I have known Mr Colin S(c)igles of this Colony for over ten years and can certify to the high Character he has borne among all classes of Business Men. And has had Mr Sigles as a practical engineer of exceptional ability & great experience in the various branches of his profession during his long residence here. He has held a responsible position for many years and during the highest... ...recommendation. And but wishes his friends can give him the forging testimonials. [illegible text] Sir, [stamp or other marks: REGD, 8 SEP 30, M14336196, 13915] Nan-tai, 18th June, 1880. In connection with my letter dated 17th inst. last I now beg to hand you a copy of a later testimonial the original of which I had the pleasure of handing you for perusal on Monday last. Trusting that His Excellency, the Governor will kindly consider it of sufficient importance to add to the list. Honourable W. H. Marsh, Acting Colonial Secretary.
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By Houghong& & Whampon Dock Ce Hours Mony 14th May 1880 I have much solensure in stating that I have Known Mr Colin bigles of this Colony for our ten years and can certify & the high Character ho has borine among all classe of Business Min And has had Mr Sigles & a practical inginer of exceptional ability grent experience In the. Various branches of his profession during his long residence she has held a responsible pauction for many years and dorm the highest inovacendation And but wisher his frineds. Can give him & bilties the forging Vigina es, C Sir REC? 0 0. 13915 M14336196 REGO 8 SEP 30 Nan thai, 18th June, 1880. In connection with 143 my letter rafth dated 197th at bay last I now beg to hand you a copy of a later testimonial the original of which I had the pleasure of handing you for perusal on Monday last. Trusting that. His Exalleney, the Governor will Kindly consider it of sufficient importance to add to the list Honourable I Stewart, ma, Acting Colonial Secretary, of Card
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By Houghong&

& Whampon Dock Ce Hours Mony 14th May 1880

I have much solensure in stating that I have Known Mr Colin bigles of this Colony for our ten years and can certify & the high Character ho has borine among all classe of Business Min

And has had

Mr Sigles & a practical inginer of exceptional ability

grent experience In the. Various branches of his profession during his long residence

she has held a responsible pauction for many years and dorm the highest inovacendation And but wisher his frineds. Can give him

& bilties

the forging Vigina es,

C

Sir

REC?

0 0.

13915

M14336196

REGO

8 SEP 30

Nan thai,

18th June, 1880.

In connection with

143

my

letter

rafth dated 197th at bay last I now beg to hand you a copy of a later testimonial the original of which I had the pleasure of handing you for perusal on Monday

last.

Trusting that. His Exalleney, the Governor will Kindly consider it of

sufficient importance to add to the list

Honourable

I Stewart, ma,

Acting Colonial Secretary,

of

Card

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