in the Bill, I think the Govr instructed to postpone its introduction for the present.
In the meanwhile to the Admisy (the clean Copy.)
R 25
2
Any further communication on this subject should be addressed to
THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY,
MARINE DEPARTMENT,
BOARD OF TRADE, WHITEHALL GARDENS, S.W.,
marked
And the following letter and number should be clearly on the outside of the envelope, viz:
M b&q s
1.
9
Board of Trade,
Whitehall Gardens,
January
40
426/75
Colonial. Merchant Shipping Act,
So proceed
allow
Ry Feb 25
Sir,
I am directed by the Board of Trade to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 16th instant transmitting for the consideration of the Board of Trade a despatch from the Govr of Hong Kong, together with a Bill for an Ordinance to consolidate the Laws relating to Merchant Shipping, and other enclosures.
Colonial Office