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3 Government House

St. Luzan 1.1.89.

1.14.89.

My dear Stol Hastings

I shall be very sorry to lose the Office. I will accept your congratulations very sincerely.

I am recording my opinion of Commander Hastings' qualifications. I do not think it better than referring to my letter No. 238.

In my last year as Governor of Hong Kong, I was so much impressed by the efficient way in which he conducted the duties of Harbour Master, the great force of character which he displayed, and the honest manliness with which he dealt with many difficult questions. I selected him to be a member of the Legislative Council, where he gave me every support in a most effective way, especially in connection with the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, which was fiercely opposed by many whose interests were affected by it. But mainly owing to Commander Hastings' firmness and effective support, I was able to carry it through.

I have a very high appreciation of the correctness and ability of Commander Hastings.

Yours very sincerely,

A. B. Llewelyn.

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Private 3 Government House St. Luzan 1.1.89. 1.14.89. My dear Stol Hastings I shall be very sorry to lose the Office. I will accept your congratulations very sincerely. I am recording my opinion of Commander Hastings' qualifications. I do not think it better than referring to my letter No. 238. In my last year as Governor of Hong Kong, I was so much impressed by the efficient way in which he conducted the duties of Harbour Master, the great force of character which he displayed, and the honest manliness with which he dealt with many difficult questions. I selected him to be a member of the Legislative Council, where he gave me every support in a most effective way, especially in connection with the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, which was fiercely opposed by many whose interests were affected by it. But mainly owing to Commander Hastings' firmness and effective support, I was able to carry it through. I have a very high appreciation of the correctness and ability of Commander Hastings. Yours very sincerely, A. B. Llewelyn.
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Private

3

-Gomament House

St.

Luzan 1.1.

1.14.89.

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Hasting

the Office.

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