In any reply to this Letter the following number should be quoted,
X.60915.
Car 23 001 93
WHITEHALL.
216
27th October, 1896.
Sir,
28th ultimo
In reply to your letter of the
19180/96, stating that it is proposed to obtain the services of a
trained Hospital warder for employment in the Gaol Hospital
Hong Kong, I am directed by the Secretary of State to
express his regret that no suitable candidates from the
English Prison service have applied for the post.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
The Under Secretary of State,
*C.*
ScC. 1
*C
Colonial office.