Secretary of State for the Colonies for allowing me such extension of leave as has enabled me to pass, without break, from one branch of the Civil Service to another. 4. My new duties will commence on 1st proximo. My extended leave expires on 5th January 1874. Under the circumstances, I would request that it may be considered to terminate on the date of my transfer to the service of the Home Office.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient servant,
Nymittchell Irwin,
(Colonial Treasurer - Hong Kong).
Sir,
31st October 1873
COOMBE LAMBERT,
ESHER.
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With reference to my letter of 20th October ultimo, and to subsequent correspondence, relative to an extension of my leave of absence from Hong Kong, and my desire for a transfer from the Eastern to the Home Civil Service,
The Under Secretary of State for the Colonies
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