C. O.
936
481
No.
349.
Received
8 JAN
Government House,
Hongkong,
5th December, 1899.
24168.
Closure:
7th Nov! 1899.
Sir,
With reference to your despatch No. 815 of the 3rd October last, I have the honour to inform you that I authorised writing off the arrears of Crown Rent due in respect of Marine Lots Nos. 20 and 21, but that subsequently the enclosed report was received from the Treasurer on the subject.
2. I have therefore to request instructions in regard to this matter.
I have the honour to be,
TO HIS RIGHT HONOURABLE
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,
&C. &C.,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble Servant,
GOVERNOR, &c.