Hongkong
22 December
Governor
Sir William Robinson,
to
Kemmy,
The Right Honourable. Joseph Chamberlain,
M. P..
Mr. R. M. Jameson's application for extension of leave
Respecting-
M. Jameson
Gov 1466
Hong Kong
1)
Sir,
Macnaghten 22/1/
Lucas
23 Feb
Aus.d. 7811
28 Jan
358
With reference to your letter of the 2nd November last applying for a four months extension of leave owing to the state of your health I am directed by Mr Secretary Chamberlain to inform you that the Governor of Hongkong has reported that this extension can be granted without causing expense or inconvenience to the public service.
1 He adds that if this extension is granted you would be due to arrive in the Colony on the 1st August but as that month is a school vacation he proposes that you should be given the option of arriving on the 1st Sept.
3 He further adds that he is not aware whether you are continuing your studies but he considers that