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Consult the Colonial Secretary

Because if my son's version is correct (I have no reason to think otherwise) he would, as a subordinate under the Brown Sergeant, be accused again, even though no indiscretion has been committed, surely the British Government do not encourage respectable young Englishmen to leave service under the displeasing superior, leave them to stray, or even perhaps drift into crime & some sort of disgrace instead. The humane liability of enabling them to take in undertaking or go back home again.

Being conscious of your multifarious duties, I fear I have put you to great trouble over this business, and will do so sufficiently to thank you for your gratuitous aid in anticipation for doing more.

Yours most obediently,

J. Ward.

Bran Hayward Esq. M.P.

P.S.

I may mention that my pupil, Don Dacher, was under Mr. Straw at Sedgefield prior to going to Hong Kong.

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##Consult the Colonial SecretaryBecause if my son's version is correct (I have no reason to think otherwise) he would, as a subordinate under the Brown Sergeant, be accused again, even though no indiscretion has been committed, surely the British Government do not encourage respectable young Englishmen to leave service under the displeasing superior, leave them to stray, or even perhaps drift into crime & some sort of disgrace instead. The humane liability of enabling them to take in undertaking or go back home again.Being conscious of your multifarious duties, I fear I have put you to great trouble over this business, and will do so sufficiently to thank you for your gratuitous aid in anticipation for doing more.Yours most obediently,J. Ward.Bran Hayward Esq. M.P.P.S.I may mention that my pupil, Don Dacher, was under Mr. Straw at Sedgefield prior to going to Hong Kong.

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