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REGR 10 JUL 14!

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

HONGKONG. 16th. June, 1914.

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With reference to my Despatch No. 186 of the

29th. May, I have the honour to inform you that owing to Mr.Smith's absence in Shanghai a considerable portion of the Assistant Post- -master-General's duties have devolved on Mr. Martin, the

Superintendent of the Registration Branch of the Post Office.

Mr. Martin is a very hard-working and conscientious officer and I propose to grant him, subject to your approval, an allowance for extra work of $100 per mensem during lir Smith's absence in Shanghai.

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I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Anag

Governor, &c..

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P.,

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