life than that of either of the
other two steamers above mentioned, we will feel obliged if you will be good enough to inform
A
how the former net tonnage per Register of these steamers has materially increased by
been so
Your
late
re-measurement in order
that we may profit by the instance
of the River Steamers Ordinance coming into force.
We
are
(Signed) Butterfield & Swires
Agents for China Navigation Co. proprietor
(True Copy)
Aligned / W H G Chesney.
Barber Master etc
Wongthang, 22nd December, 1876.
W. G. Chesney, Esq.
Marine Master etc
We beg to acknowledge receipt letter of yesterday's date
and thank you for your courtesy
in granting the requested information about the measurement
of the steamers "Kinshan" and "Kiang" also for reminding us that the River Steamer Ordinance
comes into force today
We are to
(Signed) Butterfield & Swire
Agents for China Navigation Co.
(True Copy)
(2) Chesney
Marine Master