Such not be should a proceeding be entirely overlooked.
20. But whether the Official minute in question should be allowed to remain in the records of the Colonial Secretary's Department, and what action - if any - should be taken about it, I leave for Your Lordships to decide.
I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant, Belfenery.
Copy 227 saut CIL 30 Government House, 77 Victoria, Hong Kong. 23 June
My dear Mr. Yox, I am sending you a copy of my despatch 444 this date.