From Colonial Office, Whitehall.
Aug. 2, 1 p.m.
You will inform Mr. Commissioner Philips that H.M. Government are of opinion, in agreement with him, that the new tax should not be imposed. You will also resign your office immediately and return by the boat that leaves to-morrow night. Your successor has already left.
Joseph Chamberlain.
Notes
Remember Rule VIII and Rule IX.
Also, it is often convenient to use a general term instead of names: such as ‘The Naval Authorities’ or ‘The British Government’.