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Colony likely to be
that his services
so soon lost.
G. Digby Barker
Major General
Commanding Troops in China,
and late Acting Governor
Head Quarter House,
Canton Road, Hongkong.
8th December 1892.
I have pleasure in
saying that since I came to this Colony on 13th May 1892,
I have been in a position to
observe Captain Hastings'
work as Acting Police
Magistrate,
and I have been
much impressed with its excellence.
He has not had the advantage of
legal training,
but his energy and
industry have enabled
him to overcome this disadvantage,
and sound judgment has enabled
him to discharge the duties of
his office most efficiently.
So far as I have sat in the Supreme Court,
there has been only one
appeal from his decisions.
Captain Hastings will be held in high
respect by the people of this
Colony, both as a
public servant and as a
man.
(signed) J. W. Carrington.
C. J. of Hong Kong
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Major General
Com
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Cand
Hong Ko
Kong,
and late Acting Gouanor
Head Quarur House
dong chong
of Sengkang.
8th Decemur 1892.
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that since
saying This Colony I 13th May 18gb.
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as
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Colony
both
public serodat
(and) J. W. Carrington.
match isgy.
c. J. of Hong Kong
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