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of Dr Mhe. Coy taking the leave which was granted to him, (as leave of absence granted) subject to the requirements of the service. It is part of the leave of absence granted to Sierra Leone which properly be employed in the Journey, out to Hong Kong. But in the circumstances Lord Kimberley will not press him to leave before the first week of November.
alonu Rust od 18/72
6
18
Selworths Villas
Cotham
Bristol
October 17th 1872
I have the honor to
Dar te
acknowledge the Receipt of your letter of yesterday's
Referring
that of the
Acting Secretary requesting Extension for
3 months
the
hea Au
leave of Absence pour Surra Leone
me batate for
and requiring me
Earl Kimberley's information
how soon I shall be able to take my
departure and assume duties at Hong Kong,
WJ. Holland Esq
Colonial Office
My lord have
my
will