I am directed by the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, dated October, enclosing a copy of a despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong, relative to the establishment of a Sailors Home in that Colony.
Their Lordships request that you will furnish them with any observations they may have on the subject.
I am directed to forward to Mr. Labouchere, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, the inclosed copies of the principal information, and the Rules &c. of the Sailors Home.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant,
Office of Committee of Privy Council for Trade, 29 November 1856.
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Copy to Governor's Depot No. 1839, with letter No. 5213.
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becomesI am directed by the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, dated October, enclosing a copy of a despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong, relative to the establishment of a Sailors Home in that Colony.
Their Lordships request that you will furnish them with any observations they may have on the subject.
I am directed to forward to Mr. Labouchere, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, the inclosed copies of the principal information, and the Rules &c. of the Sailors Home.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant,
Office of Committee of Privy Council for Trade, 29 November 1856.
Copy to Governor's Depot No.1839 with letter No.5213.
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