CO129-439 - Others - 1916 — Page 382

Any further communication

the subject, please quote

No.

and address—

63864/10.

The Controller,

Foreign Trade Department.

377

FOREIGN TRADE DEPARTMENT,

LANCASTER HOUSE,

ST. JAMES,

Telephone: Gerrard 8640.

REG 29 JUL

S.W.

27th July, 1916.

sir,

With reference to my letter No.

July 27

631060

dated

I am directed by Secretary Sir E. Grey to

enclose copy of a further letter from Messrs. Bruce and

Company, enquiring as to the commercial standing of certain

firms in Hongkong and Sydney.

Meaars. Bruce and Company have been informed that

these enquiries have been referred to the Colonial Office,

from whom they will in due course receive a reply.

I am,

ir,

Your most obedient,

The Under-Secretary of State,

COLONIAL OFFICE.

humble Servant,

CONTROLLER.