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FOREIGN OFFICE.

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June 1998 19

Sir:-

With reference to your letter 8898 of the 31st

ultimo respecting Richard Gamble, a lunatic in the

Hongkong Government Asylum, I am directed by the

Marquess of Salisbury to state to you, for the inform-

ation of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain that, a letter to

Mr George Gamble having been returned through the

Post Office marked "not known", application was made

to the Irish Office for aid in tracing the lunatic's

brother or other relatives. Copy of the report

furnished by the Royal Irish Constabulary Authorities

is enclosed herewith, and I am to suggest your com-

municating with Mr. Patrick Gamble.

I am,

sir,

he Under Secretary of State

Colonial Office.

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

FA Villiers.