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W15768-5460 2000 1/16 H W V (P 354-2)

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12073412 (A.G. 4C)

It is requested that in any further communication on this subject, the above Number may be quoted; and the Letter addressed to

The Secretary,

War Office,

London, S.W.

WAR OFFICE,

LONDON, S.W.,

2 September 1916

SIR,

I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the and to acquaint you, in reply , that permission is hereby granted to

you

to proceed to Canada for the period of your sick leave which expires on 2nd November 1916 (1) Plain clothes must be worn when embarking, and on board ship (2) on arrival in Canada you should report to the local Military Authorities

     It is to be understood that officers travelling abroad are not at liberty to offer their services with foreign troops, or accept any military employment.
    If they contemplate spending any period beyond a fortnight in a country where there is an English Military Attaché, they should advise that office of their address and movements. 

I am, SIR, Your obedient Servant

2nd Lieutenant of C. Swannell 133rd Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery 4th London General Hospital Maudesley Extension Denmark Hill S.E

for Brigadier Major General, Director of Personal Services