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14 Wellington Square, Chelsea.—He returned to town today, but Seton’s letter had been forwarded to him. Encloses a note [A2/23/23b] in reply. Will come to the office if necessary, but is busy.

(Carbon copy. Text as A2/23/20.)

Sends, at Montagu’s request, copies of confidential telegrams [A2/23/12, 21, 18, and 19] for his comment.

(It is unclear whether this, or a typed version, was sent. Cf. A2/23/22.)

Has refused to consider action on the Punjab inquiry till the report has been received, but has been told that Chelmsford is already quartering punitive police on the places concerned. Suggests that such action should be delayed till the inquiry is complete. Kitchin has suggested that the amnesty might include some alleviation of the financial burden that will fall on these places in respect of either punitive police or compensation. Asks what more has been done for the relatives and dependents of the rioters who were killed.

(Typed, with handwritten notes. Used for transmission.)