Land Board
Misc.
AF
5 North Parade
Road 130
RIVA Heslington to April 1872.
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1672
York
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My Lord,
Having been Usher of the Supreme Court in Hongkong, I obtained leave of absence on account of a very dangerous illness for six months.
I have applied by letter to the Chief Justice, Sir Smale, the head of the Department under whom I serve, informing him of my present state of health, also that I had not applied to the Colonial Office, and asking to whom I ought to apply for extension of leave; he informs me that I ought to have reported myself at the Colonial Office on coming to England, and that any application for extension of leave must be made to your Lordship.
I therefore humbly address your Lordship.
The Letter of His Excellency the ...