Looth.
West End Walford
Near Rugly
REC
12561
REG: 25.LB 19
24th February 1919
47
Owing to the great increase in the present prices of food, face. Clothing
And all other Néciseries.
of lipe. I am quiths conable to live on my prevent small pension. and pay my way. "And I am too old to get my living
at work.
Your
Therefore I most respectfully bey that our Lordship will be good enough to 1 Consider this my Petition, and interec. '<
on my behalf,
a visur
view
behay, with
of granting me an increase on my pension, or at least
a was bonus,
I have not complained or Applied befor
breause I knew that HM. gninisters had all their time Occupied in Wher Matters during the War.
Right Houst
Secretary of State The Colonies
I have the honour to be
My Lord
Your Obedient Sorrent
At Balling
Potian Pensioner
From Hong Kong Fores