No. 2360
Trade
22/1/26 Hong Kong
Sin Gai (East Bank)
MINUTE.
Mr. Lucas 14. Nov.
Mr. Fairfield 14 Nov.
Mr. Wingfield. 14
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Meade.
Sir R. Herbert.
Baron de Worms.
Lord Knutsford.
15. Nov. 90
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 329 of the 13th Sept. respecting the refusal of the Company to convey distressed British seamen to England in any but direct steamers.
The despatch was referred to the Board of Trade in accordance with your request. I now enclose a copy of their reply for your information and for consideration as guidance.