:
• EX
396
above, is inscribed with my name and would therefore be valueless to the General if returned to him, I decided to keep these articles and send back the pictures.
With your permission I propose to retain
the screen, which I should say was worth about £5, for myself and to place the two vases on the inventory of Government House,
+
Before General Luk's departure from the
Colony I presented him with a watch clock similar to the one that I sent to the Chinese Premier Tuan Chi-jui as reported in my
Despatch No. 461 of the 28th. December, 1916.
Go 042116 7
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient,
mamble servant,
Bana
Governor,&c.
!