CO129-275 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [1-5]

Sir,

5 April 1897

With reference to your passenger certificate under the Ordinance in 1893, since which date a similar course has been adopted: nearly upon the expiration of the period for which each successive certificate is granted.

As far as he can ascertain, never had any certificate which would exempt the was first at surveyed and granted a.

The US State Dept 7.0 You 6677/97 Hongkong 158 Sur.

DRAFT.

For free survey.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, William Robingson.

MINUTE.

Mr. Macnaghten 1/4, Mr. Lucas / X, Mr. Graham, Mr. Fairfield.

Mr. Wingfield, Mr. Bramston, Sir A. Meade, Earl of Selborne, Mr. Chamberlain.

From No. 1.3.47 (6677).

Letter of the 4th November last respecting the demand of the Port Authorities at Hongkong, that certain officers of the French Steamship "Hanoi" should produce their original certificates, I am directed by Mr. Secretary Chamberlain to request you to lay before the Marquess of Salisbury.

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As far as he can ascertain, never had any certificate which would exempt

DRAFT.

for free survey.

The was first at surveyed and granted a

The US of State 7.0 You 6677/97 Hongkong 158 Sur

Sir,

5 April 1897

With reference to your passenger certificate under the Ordinance in 1893, since which date a similar course has been adopted: nearly upon the expiration of the period for which each successive certificate is granted.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, William Robingson.

MINUTE.

Mr. Macnaghten 1/4, Mr. Lucas / X, Mr. Graham, Mr. Fairfield.

Mr. Wingfield, Mr. Bramston, Sir A. Meade, Earl of Selborne, Mr. Chamberlain.

From No. 1.3.47 (6677).

Letter of the 4th November last respecting the demand of the Port Authorities at Hongkong, that certain officers of the French Steamship "Hanoi" should produce their original certificates, I am directed by Mr. Secretary Chamberlain to request you to lay before the Marquess of Salisbury.

Let's correct and reformat it properly:

Sir,

5 April 1897

With reference to your passenger certificate under the Indi­nance in 1893, since which date a similar course has been adopted: nearly upon the expiration of the point for which each successive certificate is granted.

As far as he can ascertain, never had any certificate which would exempt

The was first at surveyed and granted a

For free survey.

The US State Dept 7.0 You 6677/97 Hongkong 158 Sur

DRAFT.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, William Robingson.

MINUTE.

Mr. Macnaghten 1/4 Mr. Lucas / X Mr. Graham Mr. Fairfield.

Mr. Wingfield, Mr. Bramston, Sir A. Meade, Earl of Selborne, Mr. Chamberlain.

From No. 1.3.47(6677).

Letter of the 4th November last respecting the demand of the Port Authorities at Hongkong, that certain officers of the French Steamship "Hanoi" should produce their original certificates, I am directed by Mr. Secretary Chamberlain to request you to lay before the Marquess of Salisbury.

Revised to fit the exact format and rules:

Sir,

5 April 1897

With reference to your passenger certificate under the Ordinance in 1893, since which date a similar course has been adopted: nearly upon the expiration of the period for which each successive certificate is granted.

As far as he can ascertain, never had any certificate which would exempt

The was first surveyed and granted a

For free survey.

The US State Dept 7.0 You 6677/97 Hongkong 158 Sur

DRAFT.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, William Robingson.

MINUTE.

Mr. Macnaghten 1/4, Mr. Lucas / X, Mr. Graham, Mr. Fairfield, Mr. Wingfield, Mr. Bramston, Sir A. Meade, Earl of Selborne, Mr. Chamberlain.

From No.1.3.47(6677).

Letter of the 4th November last respecting the demand of the Port Authorities at Hongkong, that certain officers of the French Steamship "Hanoi" should produce their original certificates, I am directed by Mr. Secretary Chamberlain to request you to lay before the Marquess of Salisbury.