Will you be there that my nephews' future seeing is dependent on him in a Gold-mining Country reconsider our decision of disallowing your claim with the privilege: for which I shall ever feel grateful? I have the honour to remain, Sir,
Your humble servant,
Ellen Matuliffe
To the Honourable Joseph Chamberlain,
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
DRAFT.
Mrs. Matuliffe.
MINUTE.
Mr. Fiddes.
Mr. Antrobus.
Col. Mr. Cox.
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir E. Wingfield.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain,
Hamilton.
Dft. x 27.
8 Sept. 99
I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to inform you that he has carefully considered your letter of the 17th ult., asking for the grant of the Exchange Compensation Allowance to your nephew, Mr. Dawson of Hong Kong; but that he regrets that