O P Y.
The Westcliff Shipping Co. Ltd.,
13, St. Mary Axe,
GOT/EC.
The Colonial Secretary, HONG KONG.
Dear Sir,
London, E. C. 3.
16
S.S. "THORPENESS.'
With reference to the claim made by the
Relatives of the Chinese Seaman, Cheung Kwai Wan, who
lost his life as a result of the sinking of the above steamer on the 21st June, 1938, we are advised by
the Under Secretary of State, The Colonial Office,
Downing Street, LONDON, S.W.1., that the sum of £25
will be accepted in settlement.
We, therefore, enclose
our cheque for £25 and shall be obliged if you will
kindly acknowledge receipt.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of
THE WESTCLIFF SHIPPING CO. LTD.
(Sgd.) G. O. Till.
Director.