Pehin His Excellency Count Rochechouart.
This contract for five years
with the
French Vovernment has just expired and.
he writes me
from
Pekin
ashing
whether
you
on
this matter.
I acmani yf
(Signed) E. de Lagrené
I think he could find some suitable.
situation in
Songhong. He is a quick
sober steady man
of 40, of very
modeat
pretensions and whose heart is in his work. He is hearried and has a family and his wife thinks she could earn a living here as dress. maker.
As he is considered a
beref
clever
practical gardener of the most general
attainments I would be happy to think
Eo good
a servant could find Employment
with you.
With many apologies for addressing
(True Copies)
Menstine Austin
a
Colonial Secretary
you
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