information as to be obtained.
& that therefore the Colony apparently possible
1754
2911
Mr Lucas
All
in
action
We may as well send to Hong Kong for information. I don't suppose they know much, but
suppose wherever he was born if his father
was a British subject They may have some record of
he is. They This father.
ABL
307, C.P.L 30
at once
mediate.
In any further communication on this subject, please quote
No. 3260.
The Under-Secretary of State,
Foreign Office,
London.
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Sir:-
FOREIGN OFFICE
January 27, 1906.
I am directed by Secretary Sir E. Grey to transmit to you, to be laid before the Earl of Elgin, a
copy of a despatch from His Majesty's Consul General at Düsseldorf, requesting instructions with regard
to the issue of a passport to Mr. Thomas Penning, present at Cologne, who is unable to furnish evidence of British nationality.
I am to enquire whether the Colonial Office are able to furnish any information as to the national status of this gentleman.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
Helgubell
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.