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"only one of whom was personally known to either of us
"came here for refreshments. Whenever a Destroyer comes
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"round the Officer in command comes and stays with us. I
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"do not mention any special case because any single case
"is a trivial næster; a couple of meals and refreshments.
"But there is no dak bungalow at Tai Po end for some time
"past Mr. Tratman and myself have been the dak bungalow".
2.
I realize the strain which
existing circumstances throw upon the Taipo Mess and I
desire as soon as possible to start a Government DâK
Bungalow on the Indian system: but pending the completion
of the Railway and the possibility of making satisfactory
arrangements for such a Bungalow, I have the honour to
recommend that an entertainment allowance at the rate of
$300 per annum should be made to the Taipo Mess, and that
this grant should be with effect from the 1st. January,
1909.
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I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Mangar
Governor,&C. •