Shanghai, 10th August, 1904.
Your letter of the 28th ultimo nation of correspondence in regard to burial permits has received the Council's attention. In reply I have the honour to inform you that to meet the wishes and convenience of the Consular Body, instructions have now been issued to the Health Officer for adoption of the procedure outlined in your letter of the 9th idem. Having reference to the The following are forwarded for publication with the foregoing minutes
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