Downing Street,
16 Aug. 1897
Gentlemen,
I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to inform you that District Inspector Thomas A. Howe (Newport, Co. Mayo), has been selected for appointment for under three years to serve as Capt. Supt. of Police and Supt. of the Prison and the Fire Brigade in Hong Kong.
I am to instruct you, on his signing the usual Agreement, to provide him with a free passage to the Colony, by the first convenient steamer, leaving not later than the 27th instant, such passage to be either second class by P. & O. Steamer, or first class by other Steamer.
I am,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
EDWARD WINGFIELD.
The Crown Agents for the Colonies.
Communications on this subject should be addressed to--
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
London, S.W.,
and the following number quoted.
17605
17605