CO129-135 - Public Offices & Others - 1868 — Page 83

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I beg to state that the Stationery for Hong Kong was shipped in good condition, and that any damage it may have suffered was due to the voyage or careless warehousing after its arrival.

I feel pretty confident that his Grace the Secretary of State will absolve this office from any blame in the matter.

May I add that the Foolscaps furnished was of too expensive a character.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant,

[...]

With reference to the complaint made by the Auditor General of Hong Kong regarding the quality of the Stationery supplied to him, I must state that the Folacage proper supplied for his use was of the best and most carefully purchased by this Office.

The Blotting paper complained of is used and approved by the highest functionaries here.

If the paper is damp, its absorbent tendency is greatly assisted.

(47) Wiebey Controller

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I beg to state that the Stationery for Hong Kong was shipped in good condition, and that any damage it may have suffered was due to the voyage or careless warehousing after its arrival.

I feel pretty confident that his Grace the Secretary of State will absolve this office from any blame in the matter.

May I add that the Foolscaps furnished was of too expensive a character.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant,

[...]

With reference to the complaint made by the Auditor General of Hong Kong regarding the quality of the Stationery supplied to him, I must state that the Folacage proper supplied for his use was of the best and most carefully purchased by this Office.

The Blotting paper complained of is used and approved by the highest functionaries here.

If the paper is damp, its absorbent tendency is greatly assisted.

(47) Wiebey Controller