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The Rev. R. A. Kidd
MINUTE.
26 May 1871.
In reply to your letter dated the 19th May. I am directed by the Earl of Kimberley to inform you that his Lordship will defer your departure from England for Hongkong until the 5th August next, but that he hopes you will be prepared to leave without fail at that date, as your services are urgently required in the Colony.