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› beg further to state that
my
mneidental though necessary
the passage have
ne a
expenses during
been considerable and as my agree.
«ment gives
that request amounting to about £ 20 may
a free passage, I my necessary expenses
allowed in addition to my
pay.
I have 40
be
Signed) F.A. Manning Inperintendent of the Melting (Department, Royal Mit Hong Kong.
The Crown Agents for the Colonies.
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Mr Kinder to all channing.
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19th May 1868.
II have the honor to enclose
hoket per P.5.0. Steamer of the mistant for the passage of yourself
and der lea
of which
canning to Southampton
you well oblige me by
acknowledging the receipt.
In reply to my request for
some document showing date your pay
to what
had been issued in
the Colony The Colonial Secretary adds = I have further to acquaint
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