Shanghai, 7th May, 1889.
Stx,—I have the honour to hand you enclosed for the approval of the Council nine copies of the proposed Rules for this organisation, and the Committee wish to proceed with the recruiting for the Guard, as soon as you ly that the rules meet with your approbation.
Ian, Sir, Your obedient servant, R. W. Litne, Hon. Sec., H. G.'C, J. Macontcon, Ex."
Chairman, Municipal Council.
Shanghai, 8th May, 1889.
Sin,—I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 7th instant, which has been submitted to the Council, and in reply [have to inform you that the sition of the Shanghai Home Guard. whic approve of the. proposed rules for the organi-on enclose, anil they will be glad if the "committee will now proceed with recruiting for the Guard.
Thave the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, J. Macursuox, Chairman, RW. Lift, Esq, Hon, Secretary, Home Guard Committee.
The Meeting then adjourned.
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