Any further communication on the subject of this letter should be addressed to THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE, HOME OFFICE, LONDON, S.W., and the following number quoted- 163,795.
WHITEHALL, 31st March, 1908.
Confidential. 11600 RECE Reut 1 APR 08 4
Sir,
I am directed by Mr. Secretary Gladstone to refer to the Colonial Office letter of the 24th instant (No.9606/1908) relative to the execution of capital sentences on females, and to transmit to you herewith to be laid before the Earl of Elgin, the enclosed copy of a Chronological List of Capital Cases subsequent to the year 1894, which should be treated as strictly confidential.
I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, KB Simpson Under Secretary of State.
etc., etc., etc. Colonial Office.