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So919. Jo 919.
My Lov
Government House, Hong Kong,
10th January 1872.
In my Despatch No.917 of 9th instant I had the honour to report that I had granted six months' Leave of Absence to Chief Justice Sir John Smale on Medical grounds; and I have now the honour to inform Your Lordship that Sir John Smale has sailed for England via Marseilles.
The Right Amorable
The Earl of Kimberley.
Lord,
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State,
&c. &c. &c.