CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916 — Page 217

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3rd. Battn. Eesex Regiment.

Felixstowe,

1st. June, 1916.

REG 2 JUN 16

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Ihave the Honour to acknowledge the receipt of

the

your letter No. 23886/1916. With reference to para. 3 thề. appears to be some misunderstanding as I only purchased a single ticket from Hong Kong, I regret therefore that I unable to proceed to Hong Kong by the Nippon Yuisen Kaishs steamer leaving on the 3rd. June, In any circumstance in vid

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of your letter 1677/1916 I have entered into certain oblig which would perclude it before the 30th. June.

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As I am not given an option of remaining in the Army (para.4.) or to resign my appointment in the Coloniaş Service (para.5.), I have the honour to request that on m compulsory return to Hong Kong the Secretary of State will give directions that first class passages for myself and may be provided free of cost, as in the circumstances I unable to do so.

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The Circular letter dated 16/7/1915 attached to

23886/1916 was only sent to me on the 16th.May.. would you kindly refer me to the Colonial fegulation which, lays down the procedure as laid down in the letter.

e Under Secretary of State

Colonial Office. S.W.

I have the honour to be,

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your obedient servant,

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