Mr. Monson thanked His Excellency for the kind way in which he had spoken, and added that he had already made up his mind to resign unconditionally. The interview then terminated.
(Jiques.) (Seis (almijać, Leen) Acting Colonial Secretary 14th September, 1872.
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Sir,
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Surveyor General's Office, Hong Kong, 10th September, 1872
With reference to the interview I had the honor to hold with His Excellency Governor Sir Arthur Kennedy this morning at Government House, I beg to tender my resignation of the appointment I hold as Surveyor General of this Colony.
Surveyor General
The Honorable
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Acting Colonial Secretary,
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