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Jo 372

Colonial Secretary's Office

Hong Kong,

10th March 1800.

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Sir,

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I am directed to inform you that in view of the

absence of the Postmaster General, and the fact that three

months leave has been granted to the Postmaster at Shanghai, His Excellency the Governor much regrets that he must cancel

the leave already granted to Mr Solly, Senior Clerk.

I am to request you to inform Mr Solly that though

this step is taken with great reluctance it must be remembered

that the public service is to be considered before the private

convenience of individuals, and that His Excellency proposes

to recommend Mr Solly for a very good post at Shanghai in the near future. Besides other considerations it is advisable that there should be no delay in filling the vacancy there

as soon as the Postmaster has retired.

The Postmaster General.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant

(Sa) R.F. Johnston,

for the Ag Colonial Decretary.