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ordered by my medical adviser to leave Hongkong at once and proceed to Carleted. I am very anxious, if possible, to complete certain work that I have now in hand, and I therefore cannot at present say exactly when I shall start; but I shall hereafter, in pursuance of a suggestion made by Sir William Robinson to me in view of the possible occurrence of the contingency of my having to leave during his absence, report to Your Lordship by telegraph the date of my departure.
I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
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