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Famille understands from the Governor I propose to "put forward is determined.

Kreply Shi Iwouths beg to state that through sickness I did not get from Saigon until the 27th April, though my leave dates from the 20th that month, that illness detained me four days at Marseilles.

Yow And Soris that a few days more will terminate the end of the four months, which his Lordship knows the. I therefore humbly request, that you will monetarily favour me to lake into Consideration that it is 20 years since I first sailed for Hong Kong in Her Majesty's Troop ship in June 1846, then a policeman in Her Majesty's 46 Regiment (which unfortunately lost nearly half its number in a few years from dysentery, on board transport ships, and the deadly effects of the climate - more especially in those days).

That I have been since 1846 well and truly in Mr Most Gracious Majesty's Services, once previously on sick leave.

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And have in 1862, under these circumstances, hope his Lordship will be pleased to extend it to four months.

I am at present confined to my room with illness, but in a few days will send the requisite documents required with my claim to a Warrant allowance as advised in Your Despatch.

Inclosed is Medical Certificate of my present State of health.

I have the honour to be, for respectfully,

Your Obedient

Humble Servant,

I. Sheinter

Civil Service

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B J M R Famille understands from the Governor I propose to "put forward is determined. Me Kreply Shi Iwouths beg to state that through sickness I did not get from Saigon until the 27th April, though my leave dates from the 20th that month, that illness detained me four days at Marseilles. Yow And Soris that a few days more will terminate the end of the four months, which his Lordship knows the. I therefore humbly request, that you will monetarily favour me to lake into Consideration that it is 20 years since I first sailed for Hong Kong in Her Majesty's Troop ship in June 1846, then a policeman in Her Majesty's 46 Regiment (which unfortunately lost nearly half its number in a few years from dysentery, on board transport ships, and the deadly effects of the climate - more especially in those days). That I have been since 1846 well and truly in Mr Most Gracious Majesty's Services, once previously on sick leave. Page 363 And have in 1862, under these circumstances, hope his Lordship will be pleased to extend it to four months. I am at present confined to my room with illness, but in a few days will send the requisite documents required with my claim to a Warrant allowance as advised in Your Despatch. Inclosed is Medical Certificate of my present State of health. I have the honour to be, for respectfully, Your Obedient Humble Servant, I. Sheinter Civil Service Page 363 Page 363

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B J M R Famille understands from the Governor I propose to "put forward is determined. Me Kreply Shi Iwouths beg to state that through sickness I did not get from Saigon until the 27th April, though my leave dates from the roof that month, that :illness detaimed the a four days at Marseilles Yow And Soris that a few days more will taminate the of the four month, which his Lordship Wow's the. I therefore Eminently request, For your will monetare Franville to Pindly lake into Consideration that it is 20 years. Since I first Sailed for Hong Kong in Nor Majesty's Troop ship a polic in June B4G then apolle in Her Majesty's FG Regiment (which -unfortunately list prarly half it's number in for years from Astra, on board kassa gr, is torte from the principal laws - the deadly Effects of the climate - more especially in those dayps. )- that I have been since 181460 a well on the in Mr Mat Gracious Majesty's Services, Once previously on چه 363 And have in 1862. Under there. Circumstances Shope This Lordship will be pleased to bytend it to to mouthy. Jame at present Confinents to my room with illness, but in a few days will send. the requisite documents requied with my dain to a Wiring allowance as advised in Your Despatch: Inclosed is Medical Certificate of My present State of heneth. have the honor to be For reapretfully Your Obedient Hamble. Horrait I. Sheinter Civil Service $

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Famille understands from the Governor I propose to "put forward is determined.

Kreply Shi Iwouths beg to state that through sickness I did not get from Saigon until the 27th April, though my leave dates from the roof that month, that :illness detaimed the a four days at Marseilles

Yow And Soris that a few days more will taminate the of the four month, which his Lordship Wow's the. I therefore Eminently request, For your will monetare Franville to Pindly lake into Consideration that it is 20 years. Since I first Sailed for Hong Kong in Nor Majesty's Troop ship a polic in June B4G then

apolle in Her Majesty's FG Regiment (which -unfortunately list prarly half it's number in

for years from Astra, on board kassa gr, is torte from the principal laws - the deadly Effects of the climate - more especially in those dayps. )- that I have been since 181460

well

the

in Mr Mat Gracious Majesty's Services,

Once

previously on

چه

363

And

have in 1862. Under there.

Circumstances Shope This Lordship will be pleased to bytend it to to mouthy.

Jame at present Confinents to my room with illness, but in a few days will send. the requisite documents requied with my dain to a Wiring allowance as advised in Your Despatch:

Inclosed is Medical Certificate of

My present State of heneth.

have the honor to be For reapretfully

Your Obedient

Hamble. Horrait I. Sheinter

Civil Service

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