CO129-312 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [7-9]

Mr. Ford.

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But should the Secretary of State see fit to

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make other arrangements, may I respectfully request that my claims to promotion may be considered if a Botanical Department be created at Tei-Bai-Wei ?

I have etc...

(Sa.) M.. J.. Tutcher.