to the fact that the sum so obtained is necessary to myself and family to establish ourselves in our future home in Hong Kong.
Trusting this application may receive your approval and support.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient son,
Robert Ap Savage
60 Thornhill Rd., Barnsbury, 26th December 1897.
DRAFT.
Hong Kong
45638
R.A.J. Savage, by A.J.T.H. Martin, boy.
MINUTE. Mr. Fiddian, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Antrobus, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Graham, Sir M. Ommanney, Earl of Onslow, Mr. Chamberlain.
1/1/02
Rules of the Amalgamated Postal Benefit Society (Wille Savage) Post Office Insurance Society Rules (ditto. Martins)
01 Jan 02
I am directed by Mr. Secretary Chamberlain to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 26th/27th ult., in which you ask that Treasury authority may be given to enable you to obtain the Superannuation Son Gratuity of the Postal Society to which you belong.
2. Mr. Chamberlain regrets that he is unable to concur in your request.
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