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Government House Reel 25 AUG 04
Hongkong, 25th July, 1904.
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Gentlemen,
I have received with much gratification your letter of the 23rd instant in which you are good enough to accord your appreciation of the manner in which I have administered the Government of this Colony during the past eight months.
Permit me to say that if I achieved any success it is in large measure due to the loyal and willing co-operation which I have at all times received from you.
I am sensible that I owe this Colony very much. If I have in some small measure diminished the debt I am not unmindful that there remains a large balance against me in the account which it will ever be my earnest endeavour to discharge.
I thank you for the kindly references you have made to Mrs. May and I can assure you that she appreciates them no less than I do.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant,
(S) TH May.
Officer Administering the Government.
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