These and other family matters render it necessary for awhile my presence in England.
Though I have been but a short time in this Colony, I have served over six years in British Honduras and instead of coming here via England I had hoped to return there from British Honduras.
From Lo-yuen via San Francisco was decided upon. Under these circumstances I trust the fact that I had served in Honduras will be borne in mind, and that I may have His Excellency's permission to apply for an extension.
I would submit the name of Mr. Ackroyd, Crown Solicitor, for the consideration of His Excellency.
I have, &c.
H. M. Goodman, Attorney General.
DRAFT.
W. M. Goodman, &c.
MINUTE.
Mr. John, 21 Aug.
Mr. Graham, &c.
Mr. Wingfield, &c.
Mr. Bramston, &c.
Mr. Meade, &c.
Sir R. Herbert, &c.
In Downing Street, 4 Sep 1889
Sir,
I am directed by Lord Knutsford to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 20 June, reporting your arrival in England on six months' leave from Hong Kong, and to inform you that the Lords Commissioners of the Colonies have been authorized to grant you half salary during that period.
This leave has only been granted...
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