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on the 4th February, 1868, as interpreter in Hindustani, which post he held till he proceeded (to join the Peninsular and Oriental Company's Office) on the 30th October, 1869. He re-joined the Magistracy on the 4th February, 1875.

Minute by H. E. the Governor.

4th February, 1875.

"I have carefully considered the several applications and I am disposed to accede to the recommendation of the Magistrates, which was at once acted upon."

(Signed) 1. E. Kennedy.

Governor.

4th September, 1873. He has been acting as Assistant Registrar on the 1st September, 1875, and was promoted as the Clerk since the 10th August 1875, consequent upon Mr. Hillier having leave of absence, doing the duties conjointly with those of his own post.

103 Seth is an excellent linguist, speaking the Mandarin and other dialects - also Portuguese and Hindustani. He has also exhibited an aptitude for, and an energetic attention to, the Office work of the Police Court.

(Signed) G. May,

1st Police Magistrate.

Minute

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28.0. NII/71887. 372 on the 4th February, 1868, as interpreter in Hindustani, which post he held till he proceeded (to join the Peninsular and Oriental Company's Office) on the 30th October, 1869. He re-joined the Magistracy on the 4th February, 1875. Minute by H. E. the Governor. 4th February, 1875. "I have carefully considered the several applications and I am disposed to accede to the recommendation of the Magistrates, which was at once acted upon." (Signed) 1. E. Kennedy. Governor. 4th September, 1873. He has been acting as Assistant Registrar on the 1st September, 1875, and was promoted as the Clerk since the 10th August 1875, consequent upon Mr. Hillier having leave of absence, doing the duties conjointly with those of his own post. 103 Seth is an excellent linguist, speaking the Mandarin and other dialects - also Portuguese and Hindustani. He has also exhibited an aptitude for, and an energetic attention to, the Office work of the Police Court. (Signed) G. May, 1st Police Magistrate. Minute
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