C. CHAPMAN,
A. Mem. Inst. C.E.,
Mem. Inst. M.E.,
CHANCERY LANE,
LONDON, W.C.
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It appears to be impossible at this date of September ... to his execution of the papers appears to be...
and it will be that the Patent be validated when granted may may...
in which case it appears to me against myself to my own interests.
I may file a Caveat with Executors to you for the whole of the original papers, the Colonial Secretary's letter of August 4th and Draft for 30 dollars.
I most respectfully beg that they be forwarded by the next mail to him with suitable instructions.
The date of his letter N7129 August, 18... 1893 is distinct evidence of the receipt of the papers at the Office of the Colonial Secretary in the Colony.
I have to request that you will give instructions that the Application be antedated to the day of its receipt at the Colonial Secretary's Office in Hong Kong.
I beg the favour of this being done with the Inclosures, viz. copy of letter and receipt.
Our draft for ... operation ... with your...
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