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In any further communication on this subject, it is requested that the Letter following the data may be quoted
RECEIVED
Admiralty S.M.
21 May 1859
23 MAY 1859.
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The Person named on the other side hereof, having been Entertained onboard Her Majesty's Ship Niger on the occasions and between the dates stated against his name; I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to request that you will move the Secretary of State for the Colonies to cause him to be informed Whether the Expenses of the Entertainment are to be borne by the Public
Your obedient humble servant
W. G. Romaine
Colonial Office
Council Office