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had friends there and intend hereafter.
to reside there.
5. That if repatriation is granted.
it relieved me only when my children are of sufficient age to come to England to be educated for I shall probably not have the means near for me to send them and that for the same cause I shall be precluded from myself visiting Europe there as often and my relatives as I should wish.
I very respectfully submit that in these reasons combined with those I have advanced in my former letter the Secretary of State for the Colonies will find full justification to the conclusion that my coming application is reasonable and considerate.
I have not unduly pressed my case and that in due course I may receive a favourable reply.
Your most obedient Servant,
E. A. de Carvalho
Cashier and Accountant
Hong Kong.
That the acceding to it by him would be just.
In the hope that he will not consider it...