CO129-429 - Public Offices & Others - 1915 — Page 640

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The Under Secretary of State.

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23rd July, 1915.

re-shipment to the British port of Hongkong.

As we understand that it is necessary to prove Owner- ship of goods ex Enemy Steamers before delivery of same can be obtained in a British port, we desire to submit documents to you which will satisfy you that we are bona-fide owners of the goods and, as such, entitled to have them delivered to our order in the port of Hongkong.

We should be very much obliged if you would, after having so satisfied yourself, transmit to the officials at Hongkong a certificate to that affect, in order that on the arrival of the goods at their destination delivery may be obtained without any difficulty.

We beg to enclose herewith the following documents:- Certificate from Messrs. The Nippon Yusen Kaisha in lieu

of Bills of Lading.

Original Invoices

P 9 cotton trouserings, value

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£274;

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9

2244: 10: 0: Should you require any further information we shall be very pleased to supply same on hearing from you.

Thanking you for your kind assistance in this matter

We have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient Servants

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