CO129-498-26 Marble Hall- bequest by Sir Paul Chater- Kt.- C.M.G- to the Hong Kong Government 23-11-1926 - 11-1-1927 — Page 5

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DOWNING STREET,

|| January, 1927.

No.475 23. Nov.

1926.

Sir,

I am directed by Mr Secretary mery to

transmit to you, to be laid before the Lords Commis-

sioners of the Admiralty, the accompanying copy of a

despatch (with enclosures) from the Governor of Hong

Kong in regard to the house "Marble Hall", the residence

of the late Sir Paul Chater, Kt.,C.M.G. in Hong Kong

which has been bequeathed to the Government of the

Colony.

'

Mr Amery would be glad to learn whether Their

Lordships wish to avail themselves of the Governor's

offer to assign the house for use as a residence for

the Commander-in-Chief of the China Squadron on the

conditions set out in paragraph 5 of his despatch.

I an, Sir,

Your most obedient servant,

(Signed) G. GRINDTË!

THE SECRETARY,

ADMIRALTY.