My Lord,
Yoo! 367/67
Downing Street,
7th December 1
Mr. William Keswick having been recommended to me as a fit and proper person to be a Member of the Legislative Council of 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,
Buckingham & Chandos