My Lord,
a more formal way than by letter. Apart from the above considerations, which I have ventured to submit to Your Lordship, I do not see why it should be necessary to make appointments by Instrument under the Public Seal.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
I. Fleming.
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My Lord,
Government House, Hongkong, 18th November 1897.
With reference to Your Lordship's Circular despatches of the 14th of January and 4th of August, transmitting copies of Rules made by the Right Honourable Lord Knutsford, G.C.M.G, Board...