it absolutely necesary that I should proceed there without
delay-
I am En
Engaged
to be
was
married and the ceremony to have taken place yesterday but the receipt of the information above mentioned has unavoidably, obliged
me to post pone it, and I shall have to retwin to England to fulfil my Engagement.
I must apologise for giving you these details of my private affairs, but feel it is best todo do to Enable
to understand the motives which have induced
me
to trouble
you
You
with the
present application vigt. that
grant
you will under the circumstances
me two months extra leave should I require it- and I beg
to observe that I have no intention or
or
wish to avail myself
of it if I can possibly get to =
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B
C
you
will view
my
D
Honghong by the expiry of my
original leave
Hoping
application favorably.
I have the honor to be
Shave
Sir
Your most obedient
humble Servant.
Mr. Alexander
Registrar Supreme fourt Hongkong