War Office.
24. May 1880.
I have laid before the Secretary of State for your instant, with copy enclosed of a letter from the Governor of Hong Kong, proposing to toast the Queen's Birthday at the opposition dinner proposed by General plonovan, and, in order to acquaint your Excellency for the information of the Earl of Kimberley, that M. Childers has expressed his views on the subject quite in accordance with your instructions in your letter, and passed...
The Under Secretary of State Colonial Office.