4656. Hong Kong 6 Lave downe Road Nothing Still London October 6th 1863
See subs. #.
143 #
10280.
RECEIVE
7 OCT
1863
Your Grace
I have the honor to request that your Grace will be pleased to extend the leave of absence granted to the Governor of Hongkong for six months longer therefrom the original date.
I beg to annex 312./13 8/14. grant of leave to this application.
I have the honor to be
Your Grace's most obedient humble servant
Governor's Clerk of Hongkong.
The Duke of Newcastle K.G.
Her M.'s Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies
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