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Copy.
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General Post Office,
London.
14th January, 1902.
... QUEJI
sir,
With reference to Colonial Office Letter No. 46411
of the 26th ultime, on the subject of appointment of lesers
R.A.J.Savage and T.H.Martin as examining Supervisiors in
the Hong Kong Post Office I am dibeoted by the Postmaster
General to state that Mesars. Savage and Martin expect to
sail for Hong Kong on the #3rd instant on which date it is
Understood their services under the Colony will begin.
Meanwhile they have been granted leave of absence
from duty to make the necessary preparations for departure
and there will consequently be no break in their services,
As regards the questions of seniority I am
directed to state that as Hr. Savage's atatus as sorter is
superior to that of Mr. Martin, who is a Postman, the former
is regarded as the senior in the Imperial Servios.
Under Secretary of State,
Colonial office.
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I am, etc.
(Sa) G.H.Murry.
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