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After consultation however with Sir JOSEPH HOOKER, the Secretary of State is of opinion that Gardens may, under the management of an efficient Superintendent, become of considerable importance to the scientific world, and offer full scope for the employment of botanical learning and experience. This result can only be attained by care and attention on your part, and on your return to the Colony you will be expected to apply yourself with somewhat greater energy than you have hitherto done to your duties as Superintendent of the Government Gardens, your own...
I am, &c.,
(Signed,) R. G. W. HERBERT.
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FORD, Esq.
THE COLONIAL OFFICE TO THE GOVERNOR OF Hongkong.
LONGKONG, No. 13.
DOWNING STREET,
11th March, 1878.
SIR,-
With reference to my despatch No. 4 of the 18th February, I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to transmit to you, for your information, the document specified in the annexed schedule.
Officer administering the Government of
No. 1, 11th March,.. No. 2, 7th March,..
HONGKONG.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble Servant,
ROBERT G. W. HERBERT.
...Copy of letter from Mr. DYER to C. O. enclosing. .............Copy of letter from Sir J. HOOKER to Mr. FORD, written at the request of the Secretary of State, relative to the duties of Superintendent of the Public Gardens.
MR. DYER TO THE COLONIAL OFFICE,
ROYAL GARDENS, Kew, March 11th, 1878.
Sir, In reference to your letter of February 16th, I am desired by Sir JOSEPH HOOKER to enclose, for your information, the draft of a letter which he has addressed to Mr. FORD with a view of impressing on him the scientific importance of the Botanical Gardens at Hongkong.
6. W. HERBERT, Esq.,
Colonial Office, S.W.
I am, &c.,
(Signed,)
W. T. THThiselton DYER.
SIR J. D. HOOKER TO MR. FORD.
ROYAL GARDENS, KEW,
7th March, 1878.
SIR-In view of your approaching return to Hongkong to resume the charge of the Botanical Garden in that Colony, I write, at the request of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, to urge you to bear in mind the great opportunities for scientific usefulness which attach to the Establishment under your management.
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(8)
After consultation however with Sir JOSEPH HOOKER, the Secretary of State is of opinion that Gardens may, under the management of an efficient Superintendent, become of considerable import- ce to the scientific world, and offer full scope for the employment of botanical learning and experience. This result can only be attained by care and attention on your part, and on your return to the lony you will be expected to apply yourself with somewhat greater energy than you have hitherto
duties as Superintendent of the Government Gardens, your
Own
to
I am, &c.,
(Signed,) R. G. W. HEUBERT.
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FORD, Esq.
THE COLONIAL OFFICE TO THE GOVERNOR OF Hongkong.
LONGKONG, No. 13.
DOWNING STREET,
11th March, 1878.
SIR,-
-With reference to my despatch No. 4 of the 18th February, I am directed by the Secretary State for the Colonies to transmit to you, for your information, the document specified in the annexed hedule.
Officer administering the Government of
No. 1, 11th March,.. No. 2, 7th March,..
HONGKONG.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient bumble Servant,
ROBERT G. W. HERBERT.
...Copy of letter from Mr. DYER to C. O. enclosing. .............Copy of letter from Sir J. HooKER to Mr. FORD, written at the request of the Secretary
of State, relative to the duties of Superintendent of the Public Gardens.
MR. DYER TO THE COLONIAL OFFICE,
ROYAL GARDENS, Kew, March 11th, 1878.
Sin,In reference to your letter of February 16th, I am desired by Sir JOSEPH HOOKER to enclose, your information, the draft of a letter which he has addressed to Mr. FORD with a view of impressing on him the scientific importance of the Botanical Gardens at Hongkong.
6. W. HERBERT, Esq.,
Colonial Office, S.W.
I am, &c.,
(Signed,)
W. T. THESElton Dyer.
SIR J. D. HOOKER TO MR. FORD.
ROYAL GARDENS, KEW,
7th March, 1878.
SIR-In view of your approaching return to Hongkong to resume the charge of the Botanical Garden in that Colony, I write, at the request of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, to urge you bear in mind the great opportunities for scientific usefulness which attach to the Establishment
under
your management.
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