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so that I could earn enough to live

a

increase in

upon, for a temporary.

my persion until some pooption can be offered me, or would The Secretary of

Ptak

approve advaru of £25. bring granted me to tride me over my present difficulties, such advance to be deducted from "the gratuity which will undoubtedly "granked by the Hong Kong Government," this would only be about half the amount which I have spent out of my own pocket for Models alone in Hong Kong.

I would again venture to point out that the abolition of my office in Hong Kong thought about entirely to suit the finances of Hong Kong and through no fault of my own,

was

all the circumstances are hard indud on

myself and I most carnestly trust that some form of employment can be found for me to that My difficuches of the present moment, I shall deeply appréciat an and favourable reply,

can Mide over

I have the honour to be

Jours very Obediently

ayrid Carter.

The Under Secretary of Stake

Colonial Cypic.

Stak

GLENROY,

R: 22356/1910.

334

85,COBURG ROAD,

UPPER TEDDINGTON,

MIDDX.

5. 8. 10.

I have to thank you for your

of July 29th and beg to say

litha that I was

very pleased to hear that The Secretary of

For

the Colonies had kindly invita the Legistatin Council of Hong Kong to consider the question of a gratuity bring granka to me, but I would'venture to point out

in need of

that this will

course mean a considerate

of

badly

delay and what I am vo

is assistance at the present time, I have bur

now for many

months

patiently waiting

some form of employment bring offered me,

for

carly

all

tehalf have proved

in connection with

my

my

my efforts on my own unsuccessful owing to my age

is breaking down

and the w",

unfortunate position healt.

I would therefore "appeal to you for rome employment either permanent, temporary or part time