nominal character.
We trust
therefore
that
you
will be able to take such steps as may be necessary to get any proceedings against Sergeant duly abandoned, or if the matter has already gone beyond that stage to get any punishment cancelled and it will be an additional favour to us, the deceased's sorrowing relatives, if you will by cable and otherwise make any necessary communication to this end to the proper quarter.
He shall be glad to hear that you are able to give effect to our wishes, and
RAFT.
Hangtung
45120.
848
Sir,
We are,
Your most Obedient Servants.
John MacGregor, Father. Jessie MacGregor, mother. Robert MacGregor, Brother. John MacGregor, Brother. Lizzie MacGregor, Sister. Jane MacGregor, Sister. Duncan MacGregor, Brother. David D. H. MacGregor, Brother. Andrew D. MacGregor, Brother.
MINUTE.
1. Stubbs 17/12 34. Collins. Antrobus. Mr. Cox. Mr. Lucas. Mr. Graham. Sir M. Ommanney. The Duke of Marlborough. Mr. Chamberlain.
On receipt of the letter from you and other relatives of the late Mr. William MacGregor, asking that proceedings be properly withdrawn against Sergeant ..., it may be necessary to take action to ensure that any punishment has been remitted or abandoned.
... 45119 & 45105.
with reference to Mr. MacGregor's death may be abandoned or that, if any punishment has been inflicted...