I have assumed the administration of this Government by virtue of "Her Majesty's Commission of the 7th of March, 1884, and in accordance with the Letters Patent of the 19th of January, 1888, and have taken the necessary oaths accordingly.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, H.E. Barker.
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I am directed by Lord Knutsford to state for the information of Mr. Secretary Stanhope that Major General Barter, the officer commanding the troops in Hongkong, will assume the administration of the government of that colony on the 7th of May for the departure of Governor Sir William des Vœux.
Upon the ... absence of Governor Sir William des Vœux, Major General Barter will continue to administer until the return of the colonial government to the colony.
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I have assumed the administration of this Government by virtue of "Her Majesty's Commission of the 7th of March, 1884, and in accordance with the Letters Patent of the 19th of January, 1888, and have taken the necessary oaths accordingly.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, Het Barker. DRAFT.
The U.S. of Ste... W.O MINUTE. Mr. Lucas 18. Mr. 142 11990 HongHong Indexed Fairfield 18 Gree Mr. Wingfield. XM Mr. Bramston. Mr. Meade. Sir R. Herbert. 18/2 Baron de Worms. Lord Knutsford. for consideration Auod 13011. About tutored of August 608 Si. 19 June. gr
I am directed by Lord Knutsford to state for the information of Mr. Secretary Stanhope that Major General Barter, the officer commanding the troops in Hongkong, will assume the administration of the government of that colony on the 7th of May for the departure of Governor Sir William des Vœux.
Upon ... the absence of Governor Sir William des Vœux, Major General Barter will continue to administer until the return of the colonial government to the colony.
When ... who is now on leave ...
Let's correct and simplify it according to the rules:I have assumed the administration of this Government by virtue of "Her Majesty's Commission of the 7th of March, 1884, and in accordance with the Letters Patent of the 19th of January, 1888, and have taken the necessary oaths accordingly.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, H.E. Barker.
DRAFT. The U.S. of Ste... W.O MINUTE. Mr. Lucas 18. Mr. 142 11990 HongHong Indexed Fairfield 18 Gree Mr. Wingfield. XM Mr. Bramston. Mr. Meade. Sir R. Herbert. 18/2 Baron de Worms. Lord Knutsford. for consideration Auod 13011. About tutored of August 608 Si. 19 June. gr
I am directed by Lord Knutsford to state for the information of Mr. Secretary Stanhope that Major General Barter, the officer commanding the troops in Hongkong, will assume the administration of the government of that colony on the 7th of May for the departure of Governor Sir William des Vœux.
Upon the absence of Governor Sir William des Vœux, Major General Barter will continue to administer until the return of the colonial government to the colony.
...
Given the strict format requirement and re-evaluating the response for accuracy and adherence to the rules:I have assumed the administration of this Government by virtue of "Her Majesty's Commission of the 7th of March, 1884, and in accordance with the Letters Patent of the 19th of January, 1888, and have taken the necessary oaths accordingly.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, H.E. Barker.
DRAFT.
The U.S. of Ste W.O MINUTE. Mr. Lucas 18. Mr. 142 11990 HongHong Indexed Fairfield 18 Gree Mr. Wingfield. XM Mr. Bramston. Mr. Meade. Sir R. Herbert. 18/2 Baron de Worms. Lord Knutsford. for consideration Auod 13011. About tutored of August 608 Si. 19 June. gr
I am directed by Lord Knutsford to state for the information of M: Secretary Stanhope that Major General Barter, the officer commanding the troops in Hongkong, will assume the administration of the government of that colony on the 7th of May for the departure of Governor Sir William des Vœux.
Upon the absence of Governor Sir William des Vœux, Major General Barter will continue to administer until the return of the colonial government to the colony.
When ... who is now on leave...
The final version, formatted as requested and following the rules for correction and presentation:I have assumed the administration of this Government by virtue of "Her Majesty's Commission of the 7th of March, 1884, and in accordance with the Letters Patent of the 19th of January, 1888, and have taken the necessary oaths accordingly.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, H.E. Barker.
DRAFT.
The U.S. of Ste W.O MINUTE. Mr. Lucas 18. Mr. 142 11990 HongHong Indexed Fairfield 18 Gree Mr. Wingfield. XM Mr. Bramston. Mr. Meade. Sir R. Herbert. 18/2 Baron de Worms. Lord Knutsford. for consideration Auod 13011. About tutored of August 608 Si. 19 June. gr
I am directed by Lord Knutsford to state for the information of Mr. Secretary Stanhope that Major General Barter, the officer commanding the troops in Hongkong, will assume the administration of the government of that colony on the 7th of May for the departure of Governor Sir William des Vœux.
Upon the absence of Governor Sir William des Vœux, Major General Barter will continue to administer until the return of the colonial government to the colony.
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