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Ford Claundon, containing a Statement of your Services Whilst imployed by Ster Majesty's Government in Mauritius And in China, on account of which you request to be recommanded to Her Majesty for some honored distinction and Mark of ther Royal approbation
to obscure to you as your and Scon you that as far claim rests on services performed by you under the Colonial office, Lord Clarendon Cannot take any step in support of your application; and his Lordship regrets that he does not Consider the Services you may have performed under this department such as would properly enable him to recommend you for an honorary reward.
Jam hi Your most Obedient Humber Lewant Sys) E. Hammond
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