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Mr ou Jobach Dec. 17 Mr. Meade. 17 fortiz Mr. Holland.
Mcr. Herbert.
Mr. Hugessen. Lord Kimberley.
Wfor Brook Street
Grosvenor Square
I'm
semist be
As the Earl of Kimberly to acknowledge the receipt
of Jour letter of the instant applying for a further
leave of absence from Hong Kong from the 7th of January next for 4 months.
/ In reply
Coy Gov.
I am directed to refer you to Dr. ... whose address is stated in the margin,
to state that if the best opinion is for the opinion that your leave is absolutely necessary for the recovery of your health, and that there is a fair prospect that you will be ...
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