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Telegram rc.o. 47434 Rrc2 94 DFC 06 292
The Officer Administering the Government of Hong Kong to the Earl of Elgin Received, 9.48 a.m., 24th December, 1906.
N 35472 Stats Referring to your telegram of 21st December Smith accepts offer with thanks on the assumption that no change in existing exchange leave and pension rights Principal Medical Officer strongly recommends at least nine months leave inclusive of vacation leave already arranged before further tropical service I concur fully He may go on leave as soon as spared from duty Hong Kong after Governor's return.