Funds from Hongkong should accordingly be heretofore d from 9.0 Hong Kong 20360/97 A September 297 the 10th prox instead of from the 18th inst as previously arranged.
P.S Dr Lowson has applied for and further has one month's extension granted with half pay.
DRAFT.
Mr J. A Lowson
MINUTE.
Macnaghten 18/9
2. Sir W. Hamilton 18.
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir J. Bramston.
Mr. Wingfield.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
Sir,
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With reference to the letter from this Dept of the 26th ult?
I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to inform you that in accordance with a request from the Govt of India he has consented to the further extension of your special employment