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N89 of

the

Gremenent House

566

SongKong 12th January 1898.

With reference

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to

your despatch May last, I have the honour to transmit for your

aresidera-

tion the enclosed further memorial from Commander Hastings, praying for

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transfer to Africa or elsewhere on

an executive capacity.

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tion in

of

early.

promo.

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years experience Commander Hastings work, I fully support this application

as

that of a useful and energetic Officer

who is

qualified for

appointment

The Right Souble.

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I have

Sperative

(Bigned 10. Robinson

The Secretary of state.

for the Colonès.

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