44-25 lb /68 - 1945
Ansu ? 30 January 1868-1
301/56/67
02/14/67
764. Hong Reng
Just Wigborough
RECEIVED
Sin
JAN 22 1868
544
Colchester 20th January
A longer absence from
the recruiting climate being
hot
A
health I have.
Bequest an extension of
have for six
more the
June must to table
the approaching
Hongkong.
the 24 from the
Beside
live
Jume
Ly
As I understand that a suitably justified gentleman has been found to act for me in my duties of late. Surely punishment during my leave hence I hurt that this Extension of leave will in no way
be detrimental to the Public Service, while the beneficial result likely to accrue from myself for a more lengthened stay in England should
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Under Sec State
In the
Colonies
I have the honor to be
Your most obedient humble Servant
Thos G. Bird
Act Surveyor General, Hong Kong
Page 68
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