from the 25th of April
hest,
ared I have
to inform you that in views of the fact
that Is Baird has
had
very
with leave
during his service
of 191⁄2 years, I have granted his
request.
As however, it
affeare not improbable
that heurie be
mable to return to his duties at the
experation this
leave, I request
you to inform
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me whether you
j
if this phares to
would wish ar
be the case,
officer to be selected.
from this
country.
in due course to
fill the anticipatest
vacancy.
I have