the detachment representing Hongkong at the forthcoming celebration, for the purpose of providing themselves with such articles of diet as they require in addition to the regular army rations.
I have accordingly to request that the necessary instructions may be given to the Crown Agents.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most Obedient Humble Servant,
William Robinson
DRAFT.
Hongkong 13th
W. Robinson
MINUTE.
Gov Hong Kong 11149/47
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Mr. Wilson.
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir J. Bramston.
Mr. Wingfield.
Earl Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
Sir,
19 July 1897
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No 92 of 27th April last and to inform you that it was not thought necessary to carry out your suggestion that 6d a day should be