Shanghai,!!th April, 1892.
Sik,—I have the honour to inform you that Lieut. J. G, Pereira, ""D" Company, has been duly examined as to his proficiency in Drill and hes been. passed by a Board of Officers, and I have now to recommend that a commission be issued to him as 2nd Lieutenant. 2nd Lieut. J. G. Pereira is senior to 2nd Lieut. Souter and as usual in such cases I would suggest his commission bearing a few days? earlier date.
T have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, Ceci, Houtway, Aajor, Commanding S.A. V.C.
Jouy G, PoRDoN, Esq.
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