the permission by His Excellency definite conditions; the Governor of Hong Kong should not be absent from the Colony more than a fortnight at one time nor more than twice in a year.
You will understand that such course leave must be taken with due regard to the Public service, and must be confined to places within easy reach of the Mail Steamers.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, Kimberley
Cancelled, Awk out monito
In Continuation to Gov. Sir R. MacDonnell 31 March 1866.
With reference to the Duke of Newcastle's despatch to Sir H. Robinson, No. 11 of February 1861, and to the information which I have received respecting the effect of European Constitutions on the climate of Hong Kong, I have decided to allow the Governor of that Colony to absent himself immediately for