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Care of H. B. M. Consulate-General,

Chengtu, West China,

November 26th., 1910.

I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your

letter (No. 1684/10) dated October the 27th. last, offering me

the post of Assistant Superintendent of the Batanical and

Forestry Department in Hongkong.

Whilst I fully appreciate the offer, I

must, for reasons which it is unnecessary to relate, decline

the honour. To this effect I telegraphed you yesterday (Novem➡

-ber 25th.) immediately on receipt of your letter.

Thanking for the honour extended.

I em etc.,

(sd.) B. H. Wilson.