In reply, quote the number of this Letter $9031 ....and address-
Letter THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL,
Agricultural Department, Privy Council Office, 44, Parliament Street, Westminster, S.W,
Agricultural Department, Privy Council Office, 44, Parliament Street, Westminster, S.W
13th January, 1886.
I have submitted to the Lords of the your letter of the 2nd instant forwarding copy of an Ordinance passed by the Legislature of Hong Kong, and I am directed to state in reply for the information of Colonel Stanley that Their Lordships do not see any objection to its being allowed to remain in force.
Jam, Sir, Your obedient Servant,
Under Secretary of State Colonial Office.