Autograph Letter Signed to [G. K.] Menzies[, Secretary, Royal Society of Arts].

British colonial administrator (1868-1924), Member of Council of India, 1914-19, and Permanent Under Secretary of State for India from 1919. Two pages, 12mo. Folded once. Very good, though lightly creased and a little discoloured. Docketed and bearing R.S.A. stamp. Referring to a previous letter he finds 'that the point that officials who have passed the advanced stage of your exam[inatio]n. in Book Keeping are exempted at the examination for Divisional Accountants in India is really not a new one,. You tell it yourself in your letter [...], so it was before the Govt. of India. It is not likely therefore that it will have any effect in making them modify their views unless new examinations could be brought forward, e.g. that there is a demand for men with such a qualification which is not at present adequately provided for.' He will be pleased to discuss the matter, and suggests a time for meeting. Signed 'F W Duke'.