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4.
It will in any case be necessary to provide
extra assistance in the Chief Mechanical Engineer's
office in view of the increase in through traffic
to the Chinese railways. During Mr. Smith's absence
it is proposed to engage locally an assistant to
the new officer, who will then be Acting Chief
Mechanical Engineer, on a temporary basis.
5.
I shall be glad if, subject to your
approval being given, the officer recruited for
the new post may be sent out as early as possible.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
1.And. Worthent
Governor.
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