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Mr Swettenham, Auditor General of Ceylon.
I much regret that Mr O'Brien's health is so impaired as to render it necessary that he should apply for employment in a healthier and less enervating climate than that of Hongkong, but I can vouch for the correctness of his statements.
Perhaps your Lordship would have the kindness to communicate your decision to me by telegraph.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble Servant.
William Robinson
I have no objection to offer to the proposed transfer if your Lordship should desire to meet Mr O'Brien's views, and the only condition that I would suggest is that Mr Swettenham should take up his appointment here by at latest the 14 January next.
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