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England and in the Spring of 1888 I came out again to join a Solicitor in this Colony. I enclose a copy of a letter written by Dr. Peter Williams;

on that occasion.

In this Colony I have gained a considerable experience in all branches of the law and I think I may say

that I am particularly conversant with the law and practice of Bankruptcy. The gentlemen in or connected with this Colony who can speak as to

my professional capacity are. (1) Sir Fielding Clarke lately Chief Justice of Hongkong but now Chief Justice of Jamaica.

(2) Dr. Carrington now Chief Justice of Hongkong.

(3) The Honourable Dr. Goodman Attorney General of Hongkong

(4) The Honourable St. E. Pollock Acting Attorney General.

(5) The Honourable A. G. Rice, Queen's Judge.

(6) Mr. C. J. Ackroyd lately Puisne Judge and Acting Chief Justice.

With respect to my general

character, Mr. J. Grover of Messrs. Grover, Smith, & Jerningham (3 Grovenor Place, London S.W.) kindly allows us to mention his

name and a reference to him. The Honourable C. H. Northcote Senior Queen's Judge of Jamaica is also well acquainted with me.

Perhaps I may be permitted to add that in 1889 or 1890, when I thought there was some prospect of the retirement of the Crown Solicitor

of this Colony, my late Uncle the Right Honourable H. H. Smith wrote to Lord Knutsford who promised to bear it in mind in connection with any future appointment.

I am informed that the Crown Solicitor now proposes to retire and if the appointment in Jamaica is not open to me perhaps you will allow me to apply for the Crown Solicitorship of this Colony.

I have the honour to be

Your most Obedient Servant

Reace

I enclose a testimonial from the Chief Justice.

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569 England and in the Spring of 1888 I came out again to join a Solicitor in this Colony. I enclose a copy of a letter written by Dr. Peter Williams; on that occasion. In this Colony I have gained a considerable experience in all branches of the law and I think I may say that I am particularly conversant with the law and practice of Bankruptcy. The gentlemen in or connected with this Colony who can speak as to my professional capacity are. (1) Sir Fielding Clarke lately Chief Justice of Hongkong but now Chief Justice of Jamaica. (2) Dr. Carrington now Chief Justice of Hongkong. (3) The Honourable Dr. Goodman Attorney General of Hongkong (4) The Honourable St. E. Pollock Acting Attorney General. (5) The Honourable A. G. Rice, Queen's Judge. (6) Mr. C. J. Ackroyd lately Puisne Judge and Acting Chief Justice. With respect to my general character, Mr. J. Grover of Messrs. Grover, Smith, & Jerningham (3 Grovenor Place, London S.W.) kindly allows us to mention his name and a reference to him. The Honourable C. H. Northcote Senior Queen's Judge of Jamaica is also well acquainted with me. Perhaps I may be permitted to add that in 1889 or 1890, when I thought there was some prospect of the retirement of the Crown Solicitor of this Colony, my late Uncle the Right Honourable H. H. Smith wrote to Lord Knutsford who promised to bear it in mind in connection with any future appointment. I am informed that the Crown Solicitor now proposes to retire and if the appointment in Jamaica is not open to me perhaps you will allow me to apply for the Crown Solicitorship of this Colony. I have the honour to be Your most Obedient Servant Reace I enclose a testimonial from the Chief Justice.
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569 England d and in the Spring of 1888 I came out again to join a Solicitor in this Colony. I enclose a copy of a letter stritten by Dr. Peter Williance; on that occasion. It . this Colony I have gained, a Considerable experience in all branches of the law and I think IInay say that. I am particularly conversant with the law and practice of Bankruftey. The gentlemen in or connected on with this Colony who can speak as th my profeccional capacity are. (1) Dir Fielding Clarke lately Chief on Justice of Etongtong but now Chief Justice of Jamaier. (2) Dr. Carrington now Chief Justice. of Stongtong. (3) The Stonourable Dr. Dr. Goodman Attorney Ceneral of tongkong (4) The Stonourable St. E. Pollock & Acting Attorney Roveral. (5) The Honourable A. G. Nice, Quiene Judge. (6) IN = C. J. Ackroyd lately Purine Judge and Acting chief dustice, With refect to my general .) name ( Of Me 3 Groevenor Place, London S.I.) Kindly allows are to mention his and Jernicts a reference to him :: The Stonowable C. ll. Northease Senior Quiene Judge of Jamaica is also will acquainted with me, Perhaps I may be Jermitted to and that in 1889 ir 1890, when I thought there was some profeet of the retirement of the Crown Solicitor of this Colony, my late Unde the Right. Honourable H. It. Sewith Dr. I. euentiones, eg name to Lord Kruck ford who promised to bear it in mind in a Connection with any future affrictment. I am informed that the Crown Solicitor now profpices to retire and if the appointment in Jamaica je rot- open to me perhaps you will allow me to apply for the Crown Solicitor chip of this Colony. I have the honour to be 52. ه وه ی صورت qualifications for the feet my Cousin the Stonaurable Mr. J. J. Smith, M. F. Your mot Obedient Cervant Reace = I enclve a testimonial from the Chief Duvetice, ر می گیرم
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England d and in the Spring of 1888 I came out again to join a Solicitor in this Colony. I enclose a copy of a letter stritten by Dr. Peter Williance;

on that occasion.

It . this Colony I have gained, a Considerable experience in all branches of the law and I think IInay say

that. I am particularly conversant with the law and practice of Bankruftey. The gentlemen in or connected on with this Colony who can speak as th

my profeccional capacity are. (1) Dir Fielding Clarke lately Chief on Justice of Etongtong but now Chief Justice of Jamaier.

(2) Dr. Carrington now Chief Justice.

of Stongtong.

(3) The Stonourable Dr. Dr. Goodman Attorney Ceneral of tongkong

(4)

The Stonourable St. E. Pollock &

Acting Attorney Roveral.

(5) The Honourable A. G. Nice, Quiene Judge.

(6) IN = C. J. Ackroyd lately Purine Judge and Acting chief dustice,

With refect to my general

.)

name

( Of Me 3 Groevenor Place, London S.I.) Kindly allows are to mention his

and Jernicts

a reference to him :: The Stonowable C. ll. Northease Senior Quiene Judge of Jamaica is also will acquainted with me,

Perhaps I may

be

Jermitted to and that in 1889 ir 1890, when I thought there was some profeet of the retirement of the Crown Solicitor

of this Colony, my late Unde the Right. Honourable H. It. Sewith Dr. I. euentiones,

eg

name to Lord Kruck ford who promised to bear it in mind in a

Connection with any future affrictment.

I am informed that the Crown Solicitor now profpices to retire and

if the appointment in Jamaica je rot- open to me perhaps you will allow me to apply for the Crown Solicitor chip of this Colony.

I have the honour to be

52.

ه وه

ی صورت

qualifications for the feet my Cousin the Stonaurable Mr. J. J. Smith, M. F.

Your mot Obedient Cervant

Reace

=

I enclve a testimonial from the Chief Duvetice,

ر می گیرم

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