Acting Commissioner of Public Works to Asiatic Petroleum Company (North China), Limited. Shanghai, December 16, 1921. Source SMA (SMC), U1-14-3170 (0594).

With reference to the permits which were issued to you on the 31st October to erect illuminated signs in front of certain garages in different parts of the Settlement. It is reported that these signs are not being erected in accordance with the clause of the permits, which states that the bottom of the sign must be at least eleven feet above the footpath. I shall, therefore, be obliged if you will kindly give this matter your immediate attention.   

Asiatic Petroleum Company (North China), Limited to Commissioner of Public Works. Shanghai, December 17, 1921. Source SMA (SMC), U1-14-3170 (0595). 

We have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 44/885 of the 16th inst. sith reference to the permits which were issued by you for the erection of illuminated signs in front of certain garages in different parts of the Settlement, and drawing our attention to the fact that these signs are not being erected in accordance with the clause that states that the bottom of the sign must be at least 11 feet above the footpath. 

These signs are being erected by our Advertising contractors, the Oriental Press, and we shall draw their immediate attention to the matter.