Telegraph in code as follows
10 Prosodian
Nathan is
It is
figet
borg
an assertions.
bicronate
Soumet
Qua temary
+ Send telegram as follows to Six
within reach Begins I shall be glad to know how your convalescence progresses.
my strong personal desire that
your health is not fully restored in all reporte you - Should come home for longer rest and change.
All possible arrangements will be made to
your
Quod 1788
Ausd 1788
Suit un
Telegraph in cipher to following
Referring to your telegram of 11.
q
Jamuan
While appreciating probable reason for delay to fit!
I shall be glad to know whether apart
from
convenience of Ceylon appointment. In that case position will
follows. Referring to my telegram of
9 gave you wish to accept
be as
today's date if you
are advised that Ceylon
Should take longer leave you should feel free to
in the
way you
think
fittest. If he takes
Recorded
Seat 8.20/
Bad. A
have inasmuch as your presence is required in Ceylon
as soon as possible before change
If Governor's leave I will consider Sending Special Commission to enable Lockhart to act as Governor of Hongkong during Governor's leave
"By a dormant Commission of
1903 the senior military officer
gave no
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military officer becomes acting
the Colonial Secretary, but
in the absence
of present the General in Command is about and
He is being a considerate interval
any case. If
I think that we should arrange have a civilian & I
would specially appoint Mr Lockhart for the purpose
C.PL 11 Jan
7/1
leave,