In the matter of an application for a Hong Kong Patent by "The Stairfield Manufacturing Co." under the Patent Ordinance, 1892.
70, Chancery Lane, London, Jan 14 FC 93)
1st December, 1893
At Mr. Whe Scott Moncrieff
Reference to your letter to me of 21st November, and my interview with you on 29th November, I submit that I have precisely followed the instructions of the Ordinance, but to avoid giving you further trouble in the matter and having the papers again returned to me, I have endeavoured to comply with your requirements, but would state in reply to your paragraphs-
(2) That I have appointed Mr H.J. Dinnis of Hong Kong to act as my substitute in Hong Kong, and I have written to him by this mail. I do not think under the Ordinance that a local agent is required, but I admit the desirability of such appointment. If it can be waived I should prefer it.
(3) (a) The Declaration originally bears a notarial stamp, but it is so faint as to be very easily overlooked. I have got the same notaries to re-seal and stamp it.
(b) No Power of Attorney whatever...
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70, Chancery Lane, London, Jan 14 FC 93)
1st December, 1893
In the matter of an application for a Hong Kong Patent by "The Stairfield Manufacturing Co." under the Patent Ordinance, 1892.
At Mr. Whe Scott Moncrieff
Reference to your letter to me of 21st November, and my interview with you on 29th November, I submit that I have precisely followed the instructions of the Ordinance, but to avoid giving you further trouble in the matter and having the papers again returned to me, I have endeavoured to comply with your requirements, but would state in reply to your paragraphs-
(2) That I have appointed Mr H.J. Dinnis of Hong Kong to act as my substitute in Hong Kong, and I have written to him by this mail. I do not think under the Ordinance that a local agent is required, but I admit the desirability of such appointment. If it can be waived I should prefer it.
(3) (a) The Declaration originally bears a notarial stamp, but it is so faint as to be very easily overlooked. I have got the same notaries to re-seal and stamp it.
(b) No Power of Attorney whatever...
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