DRAFT.
M. C. Underwood
Akey
10598
Sno
Js
19 May 1897
and 10904
MINUTE.
Mr. John Lucas 19 May
Mr.
Mr. Farfield.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Sir R. Meade,
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain,
I am directed by Mr. Chamberlain to Enquire whether he is to assume that you wish to relinquish the appointment at Hongkong for which you have been selected, or that another candidate can be selected in your place.
I am to repeat the contents of your letter of the 18th instant...