CO129-302 - Public Offices - 1900 — Page 44

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I have provided the "Yuen Hing" with 1 tons of coal,

as her bunkers were empty, value of same to be recovered by Consul at Canton, where she proceeds to-morrow.

I have, &c.,

(Signed)

Lionel Forbes Sempill,

Lieutenant & Commander.

Rear Admiral

and Senior Officer.

Submitted.

(Signed) F. Powell,

Commodore.

8 Jan 1900.

Commander-in-Chief.

Submitted, observing that I have forwarded a copy of this letter to His Excellency the Governor, Hong Kong.

(Signed)

J.Bruce,

Rear Admiral 2nd in Command,

9 Jan 1900.

pnoncar office.