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February, 1872, upon giving Evidence before falsely stated the same Commission to be 35 your age Hong Kong, 30 Police Barracks. 20th September, 1872.
years, at that where as your real age Sir years.. that will be 10- yyoun t period was over 40
For having, when questioned by His Excellency the Governor the 25th September 1872, declined or refused to answer questions which it was His Excellency's duty to put and you, your duty as an Officer under His Excellency's Government to answer?
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I have the honor to beg to be good enough to submit my resignation of the Offices of Assistant and Acting Superintendent of Police for the consideration of His Excellency The Governor :
The Honorable W. C. Smith, Colonial Secretary.
(Signed) J. Fitz Roy Playfair
Acting Colonial Secretary.