Government House, Hongkong, 7 July 1870
Referring to my despatch No. 218 of the 4th instant reporting the grant of two months' vacation leave and four months' leave on private affairs to Mr. J.....
My Lord,
Right Honourable Lord Knutsford, KCMG,
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Government House, Hongkong, 7 July 1870
Referring to my despatch No. 218 of the 4th instant reporting the grant of two months' vacation leave and four months' leave on private affairs to Mr. J.....
Right Honourable Lord Knutsford, KCMG,
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