FOREIGN OFFICE 164
October 6, 1896.
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Sir,
With reference to my letter of the 1st instant, I am directed by the Marquis of Salisbury to transmit to you, to be laid before Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies, a translation Lasthen 1420 of 08.1/96.08 a Note from the Spanish Government expressing their thanks to Her Majesty's Government for the action which has been taken to prevent filibustering expeditions to the Philippines from British Colonies.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
The Under Secretary of State
Colonial Office.
F A Viner