My Lord,
Government House, Hongkong, 8th April, 1869.
In reference to my despatch No. 180 of even date herewith; enclosing certificate of leave for the months granted to Mr Thornton, Clerk in the Warder Master's Department, it is my duty to inform you that I am in favour of those arrangements.
I have seen the merits of the performance of the Horton(s) during their duty and have to express my approval.
The Right Honourable
Earl Granville, K.G.,
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for ...
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