Lucas.
I referred their points to Sir R. Edwards, with a batch of other cases, & asked for his opinion on whether it shall be submitted formally.
It has been received from Ceylon that some action has now been taken.
You are aware, Driggs, that the pumping station is stated in the accompanying count.
Lord Ampthill
This will settle the partition as regards models of this department, and although I am not aware that any other colonies besides Hong Kong & Ceylon have local fusible wedges, I have ignored it. It will be as well that other departments have more fee.
Luath.
Dress Housing
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Sir W. Hamilton told me (through Sir A. Bigge, by telephone) that he could not submit the matter referred to in this Despatch to the Queen, without knowing Mr. Chamberlain's opinion.
Accordingly, I laid the matter before Mr. Chamberlain, who said that the Queen ought not to.