CO129-581-2 Leave and pension regulations 27-1-1939 - 16-1-1940 — Page 33

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CONFIDENTIAL (2)

REE!

628. APEL

0. O. REGL

538901/29/3

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG

30th May, 1939.

Sir,

With reference to your confidential staff

(9) despatch dated 24th April, 1939, regarding the grant

of leave of absence to officers on grounds of urgent

private affairs, I have the honour to forward

herewith for your information a copy of the General

Orders amendment which has now been issued to give

effect to your suggestions.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

MALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P.,

&C.,

&C.,

&C.

J. Ande kortheta

Governor.