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The expenses incurred in sending the man McNab
from Manila to Hongkong have already been charged to
this Department, and his further passage to the United
Kingdom can likewise be defrayed from Foreign Office
funds. The other two cases referred to are those
of seamen and any expenses on their behalf which may
be properly chargeable to Imperial Funds should be
borne by the Board of Trade.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
F. A. Villiers