10593/97.
Sir,
0.0 10808 REC RE 21 AY 7:
4 South Place, Rutland Gate, London S.W.
May 21st, 1897.
440
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday's date referring to the vacation of my present appointment, and in reply to request that the Secretary of State will request the War Office to allow me to retain my position as Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office, on my side.
Dr. Chamberlain.
His...