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4.

Mr. Hopkins, who will be fifty two years

of age in February, 1938, was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Prisons in February, 1931, his selection having been notified in Lord Passfield's

(2)) on 20808 CR despatch No. 393 of 17th December, 1930. He has

acted as Superintendent of Prisons in 1933 and

again since the departure of Mr. Franks, and, as

will be seen from the periodical confidential

reports forwarded to you, is a capable officer well fitted for promotion.

5.

I shall be glad if his claims may be

considered with those of other candidates for the

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post.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

1. Cos. houthark

Governor &c.