I have to apologise for the delay of which I have been writingly the cause.
I am,
Your obedient servant,
Ralph Trude
DRAFT.
Hongkong. P/7451
R. Prowde Esqre
I am to apologise for the late reply. This letter is brought by special messenger.
Sir,
I am directed by Her Sacred Chamtulain to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 26th ultino and to express that you much regret and are unable to take up the appointment of Assistant Master at Queen's College Hongkong.
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