CO129-227 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [6] — Page 473

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as to the extension of the sphere of usefulness and powers for good of the Civil Hospital, Mr. Ayres inclining to limit the Establishment, but this does not explain his present action and I can only believe it to be due to external influences.

23. The course taken in this matter by the Head of the Medical Department and the Head of the Executive has astonished the general public and could not fail to create a feeling of uneasiness in the Civil Service and I have the less hesitation in laying the matter before your Lordship as the question at issue involves a principle and a precedent affecting the whole service.

I trust I have made the case clear, and I now leave it in your Lordship's hands, confident that though far away, I can place the most perfect reliance on your Lordship's impartiality and love of justice.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's Most Obedient Servant,

G. Wherry

Superintendent Govt: Civil Hospital

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The Honourable

Hong Kong, 28th May 1889

I have the honour to forward my application for five months' leave in accordance with the Colonial Regulation, four months on full pay, and one month on half pay.

I have been suffering from nervous exhaustion and insomnia and have taken my leave for eleven days.

I propose that Dr. Gordon, who for the past two months has been acting for the Health Officer, should act for me during my absence.

The new Health Officer is expected to arrive by the P. and O. Steamer on the 31st of this month, and will relieve Dr. Gordon on his return.

My application being granted, I propose leaving by P. and C. Steamer for Japan.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Most Obedient Servant,

J. Stewart, L.L.D.

Acting Colonial Secretary

To

His Excellency

The Officer Administering the Government,

Hong Kong.