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HONG KONG
Pension to J.D. Ball, Interpreter, Sup. Court.
DESPATCH.
C.O. 4333 (REG 6 FEB 09)
Re: grant of pension at rate of $2448 p.a. payable in England, as from 25th Jan.
Have received instructions from Crown Agents.
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Governor. No. 11. 1909
Lugard.
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M3 A. & E. W.-20962/27--25000-11-08.
Mr. Harding 571+ 9|2 Yes. We have already written to him on the subject.
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