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FOR USE IN EASTERN

Mo 93 COLONIAL

PRESSING, CO 34405 535

FOREIGN OFFICE.

October 4th 1904.

Sir:-

With reference to your letter 30588/1904 of the 2nd ultimo respecting the disposal of the officers and crew of the Russian warship "Burni", I am directed by the Marquess of Lansdowne to state for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, that the Russian Ambassador called at this Office on the 3rd instant and said that Lieutenant Tyrtoff, the Commander, was seriously ill and it was thought likely to become insane. His Excellency urged that, apart from the general question of the repatriation of the crew, Lieutenant Tyrtoff should be sent back to Russia.

I am to suggest for Mr Secretary Lyttelton's consideration that a telegram should be despatched to the Governor of Hong Kong, enquiring whether he can confirm the statement regarding Lieutenant Tyrtoff's condition.

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Secretary of State

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FOR USE IN EASTERN Mo 93 COLONIAL PRESSING, CO 34405 535 FOREIGN OFFICE. October 4th 1904. Sir:- With reference to your letter 30588/1904 of the 2nd ultimo respecting the disposal of the officers and crew of the Russian warship "Burni", I am directed by the Marquess of Lansdowne to state for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, that the Russian Ambassador called at this Office on the 3rd instant and said that Lieutenant Tyrtoff, the Commander, was seriously ill and it was thought likely to become insane. His Excellency urged that, apart from the general question of the repatriation of the crew, Lieutenant Tyrtoff should be sent back to Russia. I am to suggest for Mr Secretary Lyttelton's consideration that a telegram should be despatched to the Governor of Hong Kong, enquiring whether he can confirm the statement regarding Lieutenant Tyrtoff's condition. [...] Secretary of State Colonial Office. XM 3

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TED FOR USE EASTERN Mo 93 COLONIAL PRESSING, CO 34405 535 FOREIGN OFFICE. October 4th 1904. Sir:- thaus With reference to your letter 30588/1904 of the 2nd ultimo respecting the disposal of the officers and crew of the Russian warship Burni # I am directed by the Marquess of Lansdome 2 to state for the information of the Secretary of State for 3 the Colonies, that the Russian Ambassador called at this Office on the 3rd instant and said that Lieutenant Tyrtoff, the Commander was seriously ill and it was thought was * likely to become insane His Excellencyjurged that apart + from the general question of the repatriation of the crew 2 Lieutenant Tyrtoff should be sent back to Russia. I am to suggest for Mr Secretary Lyttelton's * consideration that a telegram should be despatched to the " Governor of Hong Kong, enquiring whether he can confirm ader Secretary of State Colonial office. XM 3 the

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TED FOR USE

EASTERN

Mo 93

COLONIAL

PRESSING,

CO 34405

535

FOREIGN OFFICE.

October 4th 1904.

Sir:-

thaus

With reference to your letter 30588/1904 of the 2nd ultimo

respecting the disposal of the officers and crew of the Russian

warship Burni # I am directed by the Marquess of Lansdome

to state for the information of the Secretary of State for

the Colonies, that the Russian Ambassador called at this Office

on the 3rd instant and said that Lieutenant Tyrtoff, the

Commander was seriously ill and it was thought was

likely to become insane His Excellencyjurged that apart

from the general question of the repatriation of the crew

Lieutenant Tyrtoff should be sent back to Russia.

I am to suggest for Mr Secretary Lyttelton's

consideration that a telegram should be despatched to the

Governor of Hong Kong, enquiring whether he can confirm

ader Secretary of State

Colonial office.

XM 3

the

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