In reply we wrote—
Shanghai 29th July, 1898, Sir,—We beg to acknowledge the receipt {OF your letters of 29th ult. and 4th inst., the former notifying us on behalf of Mrs. Joly of her husband's death and enclosing certified copy of the Registration of Death the latter replying to our letter of 25th ul We note your remarks. rej ding the incorrectness Which we pointed out, of Mr. Joly's statements, relative to his having {been previously declined by an Insurance Company, and we have no doubt that they will receive fall consideration by the Head Office, to whom we have referred the case.
Before. however, the Head Office can {arrive at any decision in the matter, they and we shall feel obliged by your kindly in-require the enclosed papers to he filled up, structing Mrs. Joly la the matter, and by j your forwarding the papers to us as soon as they are completed.
We are, Sir, Your obedient servants, (Signed) Innerr & Ca. Resident Secretaries, Innenr & Ca.
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