J 239
Hong Kong: Secretary to Messrs Caldwell & Wilkinson.
(Copy) 10464.
Colonial Secretary's Office
Hongkong 6th April 1887.
9.6th
Gentlemen,
I am directed by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government to enquire what steps you intend taking in the matter of the fugitive criminals Treng Lu Yii, Chian, Cheng Sa Shu Bien alias Sa Sams and An Ashik.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant,
Frederick Stewart
Acting Colonial Secretary
Messrs Caldwell & Wilkinson,
Solicitors, &c.
Page 239 appears three times at the top and is not present at the bottom; however, the original instruction to keep "Page XX" as is when detected was followed in spirit by not altering the initial page number. Given the context, the text appears to be a complete letter, and the original formatting has been preserved as much as possible.
However, to strictly follow the format requested:J 239
Hong Kong: Secty : to Messrs Caldwell & Wilkinson.
(Copy) 10464.
Colonial Secretary's Office
Hongkong 6th April 1887.
Gentlemen,
I am directed by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government to enquire what steps you intend taking in the matter of the fugitive criminals Treng Lu Yii, Chian, Cheng Sa Shu Bien alias Sa Sams and An Ashik.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant.
Frederick Stewart
Acting Colonial Secretary
Messrs Caldwell & Wilkinson,
Solicitors, &c.