42.
Application made by the Treasurer on this 15th inst. has not yet been answered. I hope I may be favoured with an early reply.
Yours truly,
(Signed) C. M. Molony
Assistant Controller
282.
On
Colonial Secretary's Office
76
Hong Kong 27th April 1875
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In reply to your letter of this date, I am directed to state to you that in accordance with the request of the Honorable the Major General Commanding, His Excellency the Administrator is unable to entertain any applications emanating from a Military Department unless it should be forwarded through the Office of the Assistant Military Secretary.
His Excellency would, therefore,
Yours faithfully,
Assistant Controller