CO129-424 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [9-10] — Page 140

A CONFIDENTIAL.

Sir,

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(REG:27 OCT 15

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG, 22nd. September, 1915.

I have the honour to transmit the enclosed

application from Commander C. W. M. Beckwith, R.. (Retd.) for transfer to Nigeria as Director of Marine.

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Gov 789/10

In his confidential despatch of the 14th, of

January, 1910, Sir F. Lugard forwarded a confidential report on this officer, who is in my opinion very well qualified for the post he seeks.

His personal and official qualities are very good. ile suffers under no disabilities, while his professional reputation is high. I cu confidently recommend him for promotion.

I have the honour to be,

sir.

Your most obedient,

luable servant,

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

ANDRE BONAR LAW, M.P.,

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