All matters relating to your retirement were carefully calculated to ensure a smooth transition. Your service had been extended thus far, and it appears from the despatch that the absence of Three Justice is not causing serious inconvenience. There are no special reasons requiring your retirement at this moment.
Accordingly, it is considered that it would be best for you to retire on half pay until further notice. We would be glad if you would kindly set out a statement of your service at an early date and send it confidentially.
March 31st is the date stuck to.