tensim
leave of absence
absent
for another three or four months, during which time he would require to undergo very careful treatment by massage, there would be such an
improvement in the mobility of the affected joints, as would in all likelihood fit him to resume
his duties as Police Constable in Hong Kong.
I have the honour to be
Sir
Your most obedient Servant
W. Carmichael
The Under Secretary of State
Colonial Office London.
DRAFT.
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Antrobus.
Sir,
With ref: to the letter from this Dept. of the ... I am directed to inform
Mr Sec: Chamberlain to inform you that having read De Carmichael's report on the state of your health, he is prepared to grant you an extension of leave of absence with half salary for four months from 14th proximo.
I am to add that this