reception which included all the leading members of the Community of the Colony (including Chinese) and the Naval and Military and Government services I have reason to believe that Mr Taft was more than ordinarily gratified by his reception in Hong Kong and in view of Your Lordship's telegram on the subject I have pleasure to inform you of these details
I have the honour, My Lord,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
GOVERNOR
The Right Honble., The Earl of Elgin, K.G., etc., etc., etc., Secretary of State for the Colonies
I enclosure :- Notes of a private conversation with the Hon. Mr W. H. Taft 12/10/07.