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42/791/018.
Copy.
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General Post Office,
London.
14th January, 1902.
Continums
12.1.02
Sir,
With reference to Colonial Office Letter No. 45411
of the 26th ultime, en the subject of appointment of Meners R.A.J.Savage and T.H.Martin as examining Supervi■iers in
the Hong Kong Post Office I am directed by the Postmaster
General to state that Messrs. Savage and Martin expect to
sail for Hong Keng on the 3rd instant on which date it is
Understood their services under the Coleny 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 Mr. Savage's status as sorter is
superior to that of Mr. Martin, who is a Postman, the former
is regarded as the senior in the Imperial Service.
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.
I am,
ato.
(Sd) G.E.Murry.
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