CO129-310 - Acting Governor Major Gen Gascoigne - 1902 [1-4] — Page 20

departure

2.

OMLA leave of absence Sam to

I am glad to learn that Sir Henry Blake's administration of

the Govt. of Hongkong is highly appreciated by

20 the Chinese members of

the Community. That

M. Sir H.A. Blake, KCMG

A.F. 5/2 Mr. Johns of

To 0.A.4.43,

8 Feb by

(draft herewith)

a Su

18 8 Feb. 62

Jan dictated by M. Frankay for your information a copy of

despatch which he has addressed to the S.A.C.

of Hongkong, in reply reporting loyal

the presentation of an address signed by leading

members of the Chinese Community

on the occasion of your departure from the Colony on leave of absence, I

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