WHITEHALL,
19 December 1885.
Sir,
With reference to your letter of the 15th inst., relative to the proposed Regulations for the importation of Petroleum into Hong Kong and its storage there, I am directed by the Secretary of State to transmit to you herewith, to be laid before the Marquis of Ripon, a copy of a further Memorandum by Colonel Majendie, H.M. Chief Inspector of Explosives in regard to the letter from Messrs. ... which was enclosed.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Leigh Amberton
The Under Secretary of State
Colonial Office.
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In the reply to this Letter you are requested to quote the following Number.
237
C.O.
21444
Rec'd R205093
IG 1973
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