HongKong 18th Feb 1859,
I have the honour to forward... your letter, with its enclosures, to the Colonial Secretary.
I have to acknowledge the receipt of this letter and to state that my leave of absence expires on the 21st day of June next, which, I have, on yesterday, applied for an extension of.
I have to state the necessity of my retirement from the service.
If the receipts of this letter reach its destinations, I have to request that my leave may be extended.
...
Colonial Surgeon
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HongKong 18th Feb 1859,
I have the honour to forward your letter, with its enclosures, to the Colonial Secretary.
I have to acknowledge the receipt of this letter and to state that my leave of absence expires on the 21st day of June next, which, I have, on yesterday, applied for an extension of.
I have to state the necessity of my retirement from the service.
If the receipts of this letter reach its destinations, I have to request that my leave may be extended.
Colonial Surgeon