FOREIGN OFFICE,
January 25 1897.
Sir:-
I am directed by the Marquess of Salisbury to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 20th instant, inclosing a copy of a letter from Dr Lowson in which he offers his services in connection with the proposed International Conference on the bubonic plague.
In reply I am to state that Dr Lowson's offer will be borne in mind when arrangements are made for the Conference in question.
Your most obedient, humble Servant,
Geomanzon
The Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office.