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CONFIDENTIAL.
Hongkong.
MARKED FOR USE IN EASTERN COLONIAL OFFICE
Sir,
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Government House, Hongkong, 21st October, 1904.
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In continuation of my Despatch of 5th October on the subject of the expenses incurred by the crew of the S.S. "Inkpin", I have the honour to transmit in triplicate bills amounting to $202.40 for the board and lodging of six of the crew who were shipped from this port in the S.S. "Japan" and "Patroclus". The two remaining men of the crew were shipped as distressed British seamen on the S.S. "Achilles" and I transmit further bills for $51.10 for expenses incurred by these two persons.
Enclosure!
In separate cover
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE ALFRED LYTTELTON, K.C., &c., &c., &c.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant,
Merewether
Governor, &c., M.P.