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works to be undertaken by it may be definitely arranged and provided. If His Excellency be pleased to grant me leave of absence,
The Secretary of State permit my retirement from the service altogether after an active service of 20 years.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) Chas. G. F. Cleverly,
Surveyor General.
(Copy)
The Double
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Surveyor General's Office,
Victoria, Hong Kong,
9th December, 1863.
Referring to the Honorable
The Acting Colonial Secretary's letter No. 1432 of 28th Ultimo, I have the honor to state that in the event of my being called upon to act while absent on leave, I fear I should be unable to carry out the duties of the Office satisfactorily without an Assistant.
Mr. Ward Prestage has
The Surveyor General.