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Granville may be informed of the decision that was arrived at in the matter. I am further directed to inclose a correspondence, as marked in the margin, from which you will perceive that the Office of Works are of opinion that the building in question should be sold solely by auction and that the file should be handed over to the Japanese Government.
From Office of Works August 10. Sir H. Parkes 16. Office of works 31.
Government, and I am to request that Lord Granville may be informed whether Lord Kimberley concurs in this course.
I am to request that the correspondence which accompanies this letter may be returned to this Office with your reply.
I am,
Your Sir,
most obedient humble servant
Juhan Pauncefote