BURCHELLS.
C.T.D.BURCHELL.
A.W BURCHELL.
TELEPHONE - ABBEY 3.08 (2 LINES)
PLEASE ADDRESS YOUR REPLY TO THE FIRM AND REFER TO INITIAL
53689/36.
sir,
RE
C.
5, The Sanctuary
4
Westminster S.W. 1.
7th July,
1936.
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Armstrong & Another -and- Estate Duty Commissioner
Hong Kong.
We beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of
yesterday enclosing a despatch and enclosures which have
been received from the Governor of Hong Kong regarding the
appeal to the Privy Council in the above matter.
2.
With reference to the last two sub-paragraphs of
paragraph 5 of the despatch from Hong Kong of the 18th May
last we will consult with the Authorities at Somerset House
as to their practice and will then advise your Department on
the point.
We are,
Sir
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
Downing Street,
S.W.1.
Your obedient Servants,
Darchells
chells.