which would have been payable under the original Garden lease, and I have at the same time caused D. Gerlach to be informed that the objections to the carrying out of building operations no longer exist.
I trust that under the circumstances you will approve of my action in this matter.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
Willem Robingssh
For DRAFT.
Hong Kong.
Mr.
MINUTE.
No.
To
HG. Allen
Mr. L.P. Lucas Br. 3/9
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Wingfield.
X Mr. Bramston. 3
Sir R. Meade.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain,
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Sir,
Sept. 1896
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 20.79 of the solt reporting the circumstances of July informing that you have afforded to Dr. Gerlach the