I applied early last year for Vacation leave for one week on the ground of Vetering ill-health.
As I expect to retire on a pension in February next and fully believing at the time that my pension would be allowed, I respectfully requested that the question of my pension may be reconsidered.
During the whole period of my 35 Years Service in Hongkong I have only been debited with 3 Years and 2 months leave on 1/2 Salary.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most Obedient servant,
CF.v. Sangster.
In Register
DRAFT.
2112, Hongkong
MINUTE.
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Lucas
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Sir R Meade.
Earl Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
I am directed by Mr Secretary Chamberlain to return herewith the enclosures which accompanied your letter of the 25th ultimo and to inform you (after careful consideration) that he sees no reason for reconsidering the question.
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