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Sir
Ho
ong Kong.
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530
764
7 JAN OI
Gavernment House.
26/11/00.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt
of your Confidential Despatch of the 25th October
enclosing an application for promotion from
Mr W. C. 4. Hastings.
I have filled in the form, in accordance
with your request, and return it herewith,
I have the honour to be
Sir
Your most obedient
humble servant
Henry, Alshabe
Governor, &0.
The Right Honourable
Joseph Chamberlain M.P.
Secretary of State for the Colonies.