CO129-454 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [4-6] — Page 141

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IN 19 HONGKONG. 10th. April, 1919.

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With reference to Your Lordship's Despatch

No. 43 dated 8th. February, I have the honour to inform you that, as stated in Sir Henry May's Despatch No. 18 of 17th. January, 1917, this Government does not propose to re-employ

Mr. Grant.

The only character certificate that could properly be given in his case might prejudice his chances, if

it were put into use.

HE RIGHT HONOURABLE

VISCOUNT MILNER, G.C.B..

&C..

&c...

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

:

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

Aansteven

Officer Administering the Government.

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