June 3
Hong Kong, would Water &c.
Annexed to the S.S. Letter
I send herewith to Sir W. Robinson for his information copy of the Despatch of 3 June.
13/6/70 RM 13/6 Ratify 13/72
Interesting & amusing, especially the idea of having to wear a particular costume in order to secure protection as British subjects.
Year: 85-15/6/72
It is the business of the S.S. to send copies without asking for copies of the correspondence.
These copies Strutt here to the S.S.
Ask for copies of the correspondence relating to Governor Hennessy, Straits,
RM Bade L2596 5923.
CRIVER JUNETO 1872 72 388
Foreign Office June 4. 1872.
With reference to my despatch of the 15th of July 1869 and previous correspondence
I am directed by Earl Granville to transmit to you for the perusal of the Earl of Kimberley the paper in the margin.
Offer May 24/70
Last paragraph relating to the questions of the protection in China of British Subjects of Chinese origin.
Saying I append a copy of a despatch from Sir T. Wade and Memorandum.
June 16 1872
Request from Under Secretary of State Colonial Office
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The papers are returned herewith.
Foreign Office to the Colonial Office
Your most obedient humble servant
Samuel S. ...