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CO. 1351
Brewcombe,
23 January 1884.
Sir I
When I left Hongting
nao in failing
failing health but was in
hops
that a bit to this Cuntry would benefit
me but as
yet it has not done so
Ro
with no symptoms
Am weaker now
speedy recovery, I chufore deem it advisable, but reluctantly,
Ao
I was very
desirous to return to Stingling to resvetiel,
to request that I may be allowed to Retire
A
pension from the date of my presente
leave of absence which expires
on the 127
of April next rather than apply for an
extension of leave.
The Under Secretary of State
for the Colonies, Donning Oral,
London.
This