It is advisable to keep the Shanghai meaney as the British Post Office at present open, while Yokohama may be closed before long, and it may be convenient to provide for Mr. Machado.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient humble servant,
Weatherley Governor 14/08 77
Postmaster General, Hongkong to Acting Colonial Secretary No. 257 General Post Office, Hongkong. October 12, 1899.
P.O. London 1996. Aug #27. 1877
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose copy of a letter received by this Department from the General Post Office, London, which contains information of considerable importance.
The Honorable Cecil. C. Smith Postmaster General to Acting Colonial Secretary
(Signed) Alfred Lister.