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GP 19 AUG 12,

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG, 26th. July, 1912.

I desire to support the candidature of Mr.

Justice Compertz for the appointment of Chief Judicial Commissioner

in the Malay States.

2.

Mr. Gompertz has filled the post of Puisne

Judge in this Colony to the satisfaction of the legal profession

and of the Government and I am confident that he would discharge

with credit the duties of the post he now seeks.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

HE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P.,

&C..

&C.,

&c...

Governor,&c..