CO129-391 - Acting Governor Claud Severn Governor Sir May - 1912 [7-8] — Page 32

No.26.

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POP BL JUL 1? AUDIT OFFICE,"

HONG KONG,

18th. June, 1912.

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THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

L. Harcourt

sir,

I have the honour most respectfully

to place this my memorial before you for your

favourable consideration.

1. As Auditor of this Colony I am called upon

to make an annual tour of inspection to Weihaiwei

for the purpose of examining the Accounts of that

Colony. This inspection is undertaken during the

months of July and August, and occupies roughly

two months including passages.

2.

This being my 2nd year and 3rd Summer of

this term of service I was entitled under the

Colonial Regulations to 3 months vacation leave.

This leave I had applied for and had had granted

me, on the understanding that I awaited Mr. Brayn's

return from leave on the 24th. May.

3. In view of the facts mentioned in paras

1 and 2, and being a married man with a young

family I had engaged a furnished house in Weihaiwei

P.C., M.P., etc. etc.

Secretary of State

For the Colonies.