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Sir

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ong Kong.

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530

764

7 JAN OI

Gavernment House.

26/11/00.

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt

of your Confidential Despatch of the 25th October

enclosing an application for promotion from

Mr W. C. 4. Hastings.

I have filled in the form, in accordance

with your request, and return it herewith,

I have the honour to be

Sir

Your most obedient

humble servant

Henry, Alshabe

Governor, &0.

The Right Honourable

Joseph Chamberlain M.P.

Secretary of State for the Colonies.