to the bar I should apply, when permitted to do
40
to me.-
%
for further extensions, if this 6 months were
This leave, the most difficult initial step, being granted, I naturally thought that further extensions would follow in due course.
disappointment is rendered all
more keen since I have been given to under-
stand
But
my
that although
from
Queen's College
three masters
are on leave
one
has provided
substitute
thus constituting only two, which I believe to be fully in accordance with precedent and
therefor almost felt my
labours &
leave secure.
I cannot express how deeply this recall will affect my future prospects. - my
will actually have been thrown the knowledge acquired & experience gained away
It will be some
6 years before
more over
expence
-
more
I shall again have the privilege of coming to
six years.
in the climate of England. Hong Kong, where I have already spent some eleven & this without preferment, would damp the spirit & ambition of the most invigorated,
to continue
cannot hope therefore at the age of 42.
within
at 360;~ my grasp what is so nearly
I have ventured to think that when Colonial servants of some experience have made
increased usefulness to qualify for every effort
toil, so as to perform their by study, expense & part if need be to the greater efficiency of the and the well-being of the Empire they would be considered worthy of some encouragement.
My
duties in the magistracy of Hongkong Acting First Clerk (magistrates' Clerk)
service
perhaps
in 1894.
cases is about 11,000
as
where the average.
and.
number of
this in
a
mer annuon,
particular
heavy
heavy year
of
serious crime, afforded:
opportunity of becoming
me
every
an expert in magisterial
work, and I have hoped that with the knowledge of law since acquired in Gray's Inn that my services
531 might prove valuable.
I feel
and delicate task,
it a
difficult
the face of the despatch just received, for me
to suggest that His Excellency the governor of Hongkong to reconsider his decision might perhaps be asked respecting my recall, but should this suggestion
must respectfully be found impracticable then I beg that his lordship the secretary of Colonies
may be pleased to transfer me to
for ey Fome other Colony
when
magistrate should occur.
vacan
State for the
I have the honour to be sim
#-
Your most respectful & obedient servant
John William Jones
}
to the bar I should apply, when permitted to do
40
to me.-
%
for further extensions, if this 6 months were
This lear, the most difficult granted to initial step, being granted, I naturally thought that further extensions would follow in due course.
disappointment is rendered all
more keen since I have been given to under-
the
stand
But
my
that although
from
Zueen's College
three masters
are on leave
one
has provided
subotitele
thus constituting only two, which I betion to
accordance with precedent and
be fully in therefor almost felt my
labours &
leave secure.
I cannot express how deeply, this recall will affect my future prospects. - my
will actually have been thrown the knowledge acquind & experience gained away
It will be some
6 years before never utilised.
more over
expence
-
more
I shall again hars the privilege of coming to
six years.
in the climate of England. Hong Kong, where I have already spent some eleven & this without preferment, would damp the sperit & ambition of the most invigored,
to continue cannot hope therefore at the age of 4.2.
within
at 360;~ my grasp what is so nearly
I han ventured to think that when Colonial servants of some experience have made
increased usefulness to qualify for every effort
toil, so as to perform their by study, expense & part if need be to the greater efficiency of the and the well-being of the Empire they would be considered worthy of some encouragement.
My
duties in the magistracy of Hongkong Acting First Clerk ( magistrates' Clerk)
service
perhaps
in 1894.
cases is about 11,000
as
where the average.
and.
number of
this in
a
mer annuon,
particular
heavy
heavy year
of
serious crime, afforded:
opportunity of becoming
me
every
an expect in magisterial
work, and I have hoped that with the knowledge of law since acquired in Gray's Inn that my services
531 might prove valuable.
I feel
and delicate tisk,
it a
difficult
the face of the despatch just receins, for me
to suggest that His Excellency the governor of Hongkong to reconsider his decision might perhaps be asked respecting my recall, but should this suggestion
must respectfully be found impracticable then I beg that his lordship the secretary of Colonies
may be pleased to transfer me to
for ey Fome other Colony
when
magistrate should occur.
vacan
State for the
I Lan the Ronour to be sim
#-
Your most respectful & obedient sens auf
John William Jones
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