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British born persons; and Her Majesty's Representa-
tives abroad were Instructed to inform Foreign Gov-
459 ernments of this arrangement.
A Passport for use in Russia, issued in Hong
Kong, should be "visé" by the Russian Vice Consul
there who would be the proper person to advise
whether any difficulties would be likely to be en-
countered by Mr. Whitehead in his journey through
Siberia.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
Z.A. Vellier.