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Famille understands from the Governor I propose to "put forward is determined.
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Kreply Shi Iwouths beg to state that through sickness I did not get from Saigon until the 27th April, though my leave dates from the 20th that month, that illness detained me four days at Marseilles.
Yow And Soris that a few days more will terminate the end of the four months, which his Lordship knows the. I therefore humbly request, that you will monetarily favour me to lake into Consideration that it is 20 years since I first sailed for Hong Kong in Her Majesty's Troop ship in June 1846, then a policeman in Her Majesty's 46 Regiment (which unfortunately lost nearly half its number in a few years from dysentery, on board transport ships, and the deadly effects of the climate - more especially in those days).
That I have been since 1846 well and truly in Mr Most Gracious Majesty's Services, once previously on sick leave.
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And have in 1862, under these circumstances, hope his Lordship will be pleased to extend it to four months.
I am at present confined to my room with illness, but in a few days will send the requisite documents required with my claim to a Warrant allowance as advised in Your Despatch.
Inclosed is Medical Certificate of my present State of health.
I have the honour to be, for respectfully,
Your Obedient
Humble Servant,
I. Sheinter
Civil Service
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