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of this letter, were it not that Dr Jam advised to take a longer
route instead of hurrying through the Red Sea at this season. I hope, however to be in London early in October.
I have &c.
(Signed.) W. H. Rennie,
Auditor General.
Colonial Surgeon's Office,
Hongkong, 25 June, 1859.
Mr. W. H. A. Rennie having only
lately recovered from a severe attack of pleuro-pneumonia, followed by the passage of a renal calculus, accompanied by inflammation of the intestines, which has left him much weakened, I am of opinion that he should proceed to Europe without delay, spend a considerable time there and leave the question of a return to the Colony dependent on his entire restoration to perfect health.
(Signed.) J. L. Murray, M.D.
(True Copies.)
To: Jardine Matheson, Colonial Secretary
Colonial Surgeon.