TO H. L. MICHEL, Esq., Hokitika - Dear Sir,- We the undersigned residents of Rimu and Woodstock and electors of the Hokitika district, have the pleasure to request you to become a Candidate to represent us at the next election for the new House of Representatives. We feel confident of your ability and straightforwardness as a public man, and are convinced that you would make a suitable representative. We further pledge ourselves, if you consent to be nominated, to use every ligitimate [sic] endeavor to secure your return.
We are, dear sir, yours respectfully, -
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Source: Papers Past West Coast Times, 25 May 1887, Page 3.