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Hongkong

B/5040

Sir,

10 Feb 1903.

640

1972

Aned 6254.

With reference to the letter from this department of the 26th ult I am directed to inform you that Dr Benson reports that in his opinion you are not physically fit for further service in Hongkong.

2. I am, therefore, to express regret that there is no alternative but to request you to retire from the service at the end of your leave of absence - the 28th inst.

3. The Governor has been asked to give the necessary instructions to the C.A. for the payment of your pension as soon as possible. Pending the settlement of its amount the C.A. will pay you from the 1st proximo an alimentary allowance, subject to adjustment when your pension is fixed, at the rate of $500 a year at 3/8 the dollar.

I am &c.

PL

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Hongkong B/5040 Sir, 10 Feb 1903. 640 1972 Aned 6254. With reference to the letter from this department of the 26th ult I am directed to inform you that Dr Benson reports that in his opinion you are not physically fit for further service in Hongkong. 2. I am, therefore, to express regret that there is no alternative but to request you to retire from the service at the end of your leave of absence - the 28th inst. 3. The Governor has been asked to give the necessary instructions to the C.A. for the payment of your pension as soon as possible. Pending the settlement of its amount the C.A. will pay you from the 1st proximo an alimentary allowance, subject to adjustment when your pension is fixed, at the rate of $500 a year at 3/8 the dollar. I am &c. PL
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roll esc Hongkong B/5040 Sir. 10 Feb 1903. 640 1972 ts ins Aned 6254. With reference to the letter from this department of the 26th ult I am directed to inform you that Dr Benson reports that in his opinion you are not physically fit for further service in Hongkong. 2 I*/***se/dyidurstandes I am, therefore. ho express repret that there is no alternative but to request you to retire from the service at the end of your leave of absence- the 28th inst. 3 The Governor has been asked to give the necessary instructions to the C.A. for the pavment of your pension as soon as possible. Fending the settlement of its amount the C.A. will pay you from the 1st proximo an alimentary allowance, subject to adjustment when your pension is fixed, at the rate of $500 a year at 3/8 the dollar. I am &c. PL
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roll esc

Hongkong

B/5040

Sir.

10

Feb 1903.

640

1972

ts

ins

Aned 6254.

With reference to the letter from this

department of the 26th ult I am directed to

inform you that Dr Benson reports that in his

opinion you are not physically fit for further

service in Hongkong.

2 I*/***se/dyidurstandes I am, therefore. ho

express repret that there is no alternative

but to

request you to retire from the service

at the end of your leave of absence- the 28th

inst.

3 The Governor has been asked to give the

necessary instructions to the C.A. for the

pavment of your pension as soon as possible.

Fending the settlement of its amount the C.A.

will pay you from the 1st proximo an alimentary

allowance, subject to adjustment when your

pension is fixed, at the rate of $500 a year

at 3/8 the dollar.

I am &c.

PL

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