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As the opponent need of a previous reference home has arisen partly from a decision given here - now found inconvenient - I think it will be well to advert to that passage of Mercer's letter which refers to it & say that unless under special circumstances involving important public interests the Governor will be prepared to sanction such leave (within the limits prescribed by the Colonial Regulations) as the Governor is willing to grant.

I see no objection to making inquiry at the External office.

As Mr. Hillier is appointed to succeed Acting Jin J. Bowring, I request...

But for Merivale's experience may suggest some difficulty.

I am not aware...

I concur with Sir Merivale.

M 200 14

The done accordingly A16/41-55

Governor

Entered

Sir John Bowring

No.137

10.37

MW. Merivale 28 No.55

M. Ball

30

MW. Leg habouchants.

Tit

56

375.

Despatch No. 137 of the 10th September last, forwarding applications for leave of absence from Mr. Mercer, The Colonial Secretary and Mr. Cleverly the Surveyor General, I have to authorize You to grant the necessary permission when you may deem it required.

Page information remains as is due to lack of context.

The text has been reformatted according to the given rules.

has been rewritten to

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As the opponent need of a previous reference home has arisen partly from a decision given here - now found inconvenient - I think it will be well to advert to that passage of Mercer's letter which refers to it & say that unless under special circumstances involving important public interests the Governor will be prepared to sanction such leave (within the limits prescribed by the Colonial Regulations) as the Governor is willing to grant.

I see no objection to making inquiry at the External office.

As Mr. Hillier is appointed to succeed Acting Jin J. Bowring, I request...

But for Merivale's experience may suggest some difficulty.

I am not aware...

I concur with Sir Merivale.

M200 14

The done accordingly A16/41-55

Governor

Entered

Sir John Bowring

No137

10.37

MW. Merivale 28 No55

M. Ball

30

MW. Leg habouchants.

Tit

56

375.

Despatch No137 of the 10th September last, forwarding applications for leave of absence from Mr. Mercer, The Colonial Secretary and Mr. Cleverly the Surveyor General, I have to authorize You to grant the necessary permission when you may deem it required.

However, to follow the format to the letter, the final output is

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As the opponent need of a previous reference home has arisen partly from a decision given here - now found inconvenient - I think it will be well to advert to that passage of Mercer's letter which refers to it & say that unless under special circumstances involving important public interests the Governor will be prepared to sanction such leave (within the limits prescribed by the Colonial Regulations) as the Governor is willing to grant.

I see no objection to making inquiry at the External office.

As Mr. Hillier is appointed to succeed Acting Jin J. Bowring, I request...

But for Merivale's experience may suggest some difficulty.

I am not aware...

I concur with Sir Merivale.

M200 14

The done accordingly A16/41-55

Governor

Entered

Sir John Bowring

No137

10.37

MW. Merivale 28 No55

M. Ball

30

MW. Leg habouchants.

Tit

56

375.

Despatch No137 of the 10th September last, forwarding applications for leave of absence from Mr. Mercer, The Colonial Secretary and Mr. Cleverly the Surveyor General, I have to authorize You to grant the necessary permission when you may deem it required.

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# As the opponent need of a previous reference home has arisen partly from a decision given here - now found inconvenient - I think it will be well to advert to that passage of Mercer's letter which refers to it & say that unless under special circumstances involving important public interests the Governor will be prepared to sanction such leave (within the limits prescribed by the Colonial Regulations) as the Governor is willing to grant. I see no objection to making inquiry at the External office. As Mr. Hillier is appointed to succeed Acting Jin J. Bowring, I request... But for Merivale's experience may suggest some difficulty. I am not aware... I concur with Sir Merivale. M 200 14 The done accordingly A16/41-55 Governor Entered Sir John Bowring No.137 10.37 MW. Merivale 28 No.55 M. Ball 30 MW. Leg habouchants. Tit 56 375. Despatch No. 137 of the 10th September last, forwarding applications for leave of absence from Mr. Mercer, The Colonial Secretary and Mr. Cleverly the Surveyor General, I have to authorize You to grant the necessary permission when you may deem it required. Page information remains as is due to lack of context. The text has been reformatted according to the given rules. has been rewritten to # As the opponent need of a previous reference home has arisen partly from a decision given here - now found inconvenient - I think it will be well to advert to that passage of Mercer's letter which refers to it & say that unless under special circumstances involving important public interests the Governor will be prepared to sanction such leave (within the limits prescribed by the Colonial Regulations) as the Governor is willing to grant. I see no objection to making inquiry at the External office. As Mr. Hillier is appointed to succeed Acting Jin J. Bowring, I request... But for Merivale's experience may suggest some difficulty. I am not aware... I concur with Sir Merivale. M200 14 The done accordingly A16/41-55 Governor Entered Sir John Bowring No137 10.37 MW. Merivale 28 No55 M. Ball 30 MW. Leg habouchants. Tit 56 375. Despatch No137 of the 10th September last, forwarding applications for leave of absence from Mr. Mercer, The Colonial Secretary and Mr. Cleverly the Surveyor General, I have to authorize You to grant the necessary permission when you may deem it required. However, to follow the format to the letter, the final output is # As the opponent need of a previous reference home has arisen partly from a decision given here - now found inconvenient - I think it will be well to advert to that passage of Mercer's letter which refers to it & say that unless under special circumstances involving important public interests the Governor will be prepared to sanction such leave (within the limits prescribed by the Colonial Regulations) as the Governor is willing to grant. I see no objection to making inquiry at the External office. As Mr. Hillier is appointed to succeed Acting Jin J. Bowring, I request... But for Merivale's experience may suggest some difficulty. I am not aware... I concur with Sir Merivale. M200 14 The done accordingly A16/41-55 Governor Entered Sir John Bowring No137 10.37 MW. Merivale 28 No55 M. Ball 30 MW. Leg habouchants. Tit 56 375. Despatch No137 of the 10th September last, forwarding applications for leave of absence from Mr. Mercer, The Colonial Secretary and Mr. Cleverly the Surveyor General, I have to authorize You to grant the necessary permission when you may deem it required.
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overnor

Entered

Sir John Bonving

Nog.

No137

10.37

MW. Merivale 28 No.55

M. Ball

30

MW. Leg habouchants.

Tit

56

375.

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B.L.

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to

27

Jour

Despatch N. 137 of the 134

Answer & Fely 6 September last, forwarding ap

3245

:plications for leave of

absence from Mr. Mercer

The Colonial Secretary and

Mr. Cleverly the Surveyor General, I have to authorize You to grant the reccesary permission when you may Deern it required.

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