Mr Merivale
This gentleman, he, has 18 months' leave, and marks recovered. Representing that 6 more on the ground of his health are still wanting yet sufficiently.
...to the medical certificate, and to the fact is about one of our most insalubrious climates, I am tempted to submit that his Request might be complied with.
27 Joh.
Im Lus
7. Hill Eagle
9601
Hong Kong
285
D. S.
Sir
4 October '53
MINUTE 28859 #Pennell SEPR 30 Elliot M.Merivale 5 MC Fortescue Duke of Newcastle 4 to Gov.
In answer to your letter of the 26th of September, I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to acquaint you for the information of the Postmaster General that His Grace is of opinion that an extension of