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S. S. "Penarty" of Leith.

Hong Kong 4th January 1907.

439

Dear Mr Guterres,

I was very sorry to hear there Was some talk of your

resigning your post. I am sure that if such a thing did happen

it would be felt very much amongst the homeward trade-s.

In my fourteen years, backs and forwards to Furope I

have had to discharga and engage crews about twice a year, SOM.

tibe less than a day in the Port, and 1 always found you such a

great help to us, and so straightforward in dealing with the

Chinese and I can honestly say that I have never mat • Shipping

Master in any of the Ports I have been to be more just to the

crews of ships when getting discharged.

years yet.

Trusting that you will retain your position for many

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I remain

Yours faithfully

(Signed) 2. D. Sarchet.