DRAFT.
H.E. Wodehouse Esq.
Hong Kong
Mauritius
Dec. 86
MINUTE.
1. Mr. Froude
2. Mr. De Robeck
3. Mr. Wingfield.
4. Mr. Bramston.
5. Mr. Meade.
6. Sir R. Herbert.
7. Lord Dunraven.
8. Mr. Stanhope.
Private Secy to note.
Lord ...
I am directed by
Mr. Stanhope to acknowledge
the receipt of
your letter
of the 8th of October, and
to inform you
that your qualifications
have been considered with those of
other candidates for promotion
in the event of any suitable
vacancy occurring.
Mr. Stanhope cannot, however,
encourage you
to hope that it will be possible
to appoint you to be Colonial
Secretary in Mauritius.