Hong Kong
Svo: 331/67
Autered
My Lord,
257 Downing Street, 7 October 1867
M. Phineas Ryrie having been recommended to me as a fit and proper person to be a Member of the Legislative Council
If the Colony of Hong Kong I have to request that your Lordship will submit his name to the Queen in Council in order that, if it shall be Her Majesty's pleasure he may be appointed to a seat at that Board.
The Lord President of the Council.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient Humble Servant,