CO129-323 - Acting Governor May Governor Nathan - 1904 [6-7] — Page 409

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4. In these circumstances and in view of the estimate of the relative natural ability of Mr. Kemp and Mr. Lee-Jones contained in Mr. May's Despatch No. 245 dated the 4th June last, I suggest that I should be authorised to inform Mr. Lee-Jones that you see no reason to reconsider the arrangement that has been made to provide a successor to Mr. Seth.

5. With regard to Mr. Lee-Jones's alternative application for transfer to another Colony, I need only state that he has satisfactorily performed the duties of his present office at Hongkong.

I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Mr. Nathan
Governor, &c.

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4. In these circumstances and in view of the estimate of the relative natural ability of Mr. Kemp and Mr. Lee-Jones contained in Mr. May's Despatch No. 245 dated the 4th June last, I suggest that I should be authorised to inform Mr. Lee-Jones that you see no reason to reconsider the arrangement that has been made to provide a successor to Mr. Seth.

5. With regard to Mr. Lee-Jones's alternative application for transfer to another Colony, I need only state that he has satisfactorily performed the duties of his present office at Hongkong.

I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Mr. Nathan
Governor, &c.

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Page 407 4. In these circumstances and in view of the estimate of the relative natural ability of Mr. Kemp and Mr. Lee-Jones contained in Mr. May's Despatch No. 245 dated the 4th June last, I suggest that I should be authorised to inform Mr. Lee-Jones that you see no reason to reconsider the arrangement that has been made to provide a successor to Mr. Seth. 5. With regard to Mr. Lee-Jones's alternative application for transfer to another Colony, I need only state that he has satisfactorily performed the duties of his present office at Hongkong. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, Mr. Nathan Governor, &c. Page 408 (empty lines or content not provided in the input) To be continued... revised to: Page 407 4. In these circumstances and in view of the estimate of the relative natural ability of Mr. Kemp and Mr. Lee-Jones contained in Mr. May's Despatch No. 245 dated the 4th June last, I suggest that I should be authorised to inform Mr. Lee-Jones that you see no reason to reconsider the arrangement that has been made to provide a successor to Mr. Seth. 5. With regard to Mr. Lee-Jones's alternative application for transfer to another Colony, I need only state that he has satisfactorily performed the duties of his present office at Hongkong. I have the honour to be,Sir,Your most obedientHumble servant,Mr. NathanGovernor, &c. Page 408
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P 407 at z b 4. In these circumstances and in view of the estimate of the relative natural ability of Mr. Kemp and Mr. Lee-Jones contained in Mr. May's Despatch No. 245 dated the 4th. June last, I suggest that I should be authorised to in- form Mr. Lee-Jones that you see no reason to reconsider the arrangement that has been made to provide a successor to Mr. Seth. 5. With regard to Mr. Lee-Jones's alternative application for transfer to another Colony, I need only state that he has satisfactorily performed the duties of his present office at Hongkong. I have the honour to be, sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, Mr. Nathan Governor, &c.. то
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4.

In these circumstances and in view of the

estimate of the relative natural ability of Mr. Kemp and Mr.

Lee-Jones contained in Mr. May's Despatch No. 245 dated the

4th. June last, I suggest that I should be authorised to in-

form Mr. Lee-Jones that you see no reason to reconsider the

arrangement that has been made to provide a successor to Mr.

Seth.

5.

With regard to Mr. Lee-Jones's alternative

application for transfer to another Colony, I need only state

that he has satisfactorily performed the duties of his present

office at Hongkong.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

Mr. Nathan

Governor, &c..

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