Colony of Hong Kong
And he declines to reopen your Case,
Sam Xi
With reference to your dispatch of the 23rd June last informing me that the Writer was then unable to obtain leave of absence from Hong Kong for more than six months. I have the honor to apply for an extension of leave on the following grounds:
On my return to my duties, I will have to leave a somewhat large family in England, and my stay abroad will, most likely, be for a lengthened period. I am desirous of having my children's educational future provided for before my departure.
I have the promise of the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies
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