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No.110.

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REGE MA 38

Government House,

Hong-Kong, 13th. April,1898.

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I have the honour to report that Sir W. Robin -

son prior to his departure granted to Mr. David Wood,Office Assistant and Accountant, Public Works Department, four months' vacation leave on full pay, and with the advice of the Executive Council eight months' leave of absence on half pay on urgent private affairs; leave to commence on the 11th, instant. Satisfactory arrangements have been made for

the discharge of Mr. Wood's duties during his absence.

nclosure

12th April, 1898.

2. The usual leave certificate is enclosed.

I have the honour to be,

The Right Honourable

Joseph Chamberlain, M. P.

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30.1

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Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble Servant,

Marty

Administering the Government.