CO129-446 - Others & Individuals - 1917 — Page 349

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day Sesterday at the H. JC. & promised. to make inquiries.

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Ke. Robinson

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I do not recollect the question of Chinese

domestic slavery "coming up during the 15 years over

which my memory of this Dept. extends.

Do you remember anything, and can you oplige us with

any obsons ?

I suppose Mr. Appleton and Mr. O'Grady must be seen,

and the next step would be to get a report from the Gov.

as to the actual position in the Colony, and the steps

desirable and possible for remedying any abusa.

A&C

5.11.17

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Mr. Grindle

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we should proceed as at A. above.

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