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nevertheless that I may be pardoned if I venture to seek some allowance for House Rent from the Government of the Colony. In the trust that His Excellency The Governor will grant me the assistance which I most respectfully but earnestly beg.
I have re...
(Signed) R. Hayward Ridd
Colonial Chaplain
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Ilyanduse Austin
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Colonial Secretary
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Hongkong No. for Sir A. Kennedy
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Mr. Kamilton Proper Sir J. Pauncefote. Mr. Malcolm.
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Mr. Herbert.
Mr. Lowther.
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I have received your despatch No 30 of the 22 February forwarding copy of an application from the Colonial Chaplain, Ridd, for an allowance for house rent.
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I have to request that you will inform Mr. Ridd that I have considered his application, but that having regard to the rate of salary and allowances he also...