CO129-272 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [5-9] — Page 217

DRAFT.

Hong Kong

m. 161 LW Robinson

MINUTE.

Mr. Wilson 27/7

Mr. Lucas 2

Mr. Nairfield.

Mr. Wingfield.

Mr. Bramston.

Sir R. Meade.

Earl of Selborne.

Mr. Chamberlain,

Cor 152636

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Ind 213

28 July 26

I have the honour to ack the recept of your despatch No. 142 of the 16th ultimo reporting that you have decided not to interfere with the existing arrangements with regard to the post of matron at the Home for ... and Girls.

I have ...

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