Shanghai, 26th June, 1900.
Srr,—I have the honour to inform you of the organisation of 2 Volunteer Company of American residents, numbering etireon fifty and sixty. I attach a letter from the Secretary, in which he advises the election of three officers viz:—Mr. F. H. Haskell as Captain, Mr. F. S. Jacott as Ist Lieutenant, Mr. Warner as 2nd Lieutenant. The organisation is an emergency one, the members being enrolled for three months only, but during that time the Company will comply in every way with the regulations of this Corps. I therefore bez that you will Be good enough to make the provisional appointments above referred to, and issue commissions accordingly.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, B. A. Crake, Major Commanding 8.V.C. The Chairman, Municipal Council.
The following are forwarded for publication with the foregoing minutes WEEKLY POLICE REPORT, Return of apprehensions, etc., made by the Police during the week ending 23rd June 1900.
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