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been to misunderstood by the gentleman who is gagetted as Acting Colonial Chaplain

that on my departure to day

on an absence

avy

of many monther in our Mission Stations along the coast, I feel theat serious difficulties are likely to arise

in the due performance of even public duties in the Cathedral.

the

The two elergigmen who assist Mr. Currall the Military and Acting Colonial Chaplain, have attire onerous duties and have not the experience nor the Stringthe for the duties which appear to be expected from thee.

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Under these circumstances Jam led to

your Grace, thee extreme ress that the Colonial Cleaplain

represent desirable

the

return to Hong Kong at the end of twelve month's leave of absence; and, in the event of his not returning to Hong Kong, that such intention may be ascertained As early as possible and a successor be seat to supply the office of which the duties are so inadequately

performed. I remain

My Lord Quike

your grace's obedient humble servant

G. Victoria

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