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ESTABLISHED 1824.
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CAPITAL,-TWO MILLIONS STERLING,
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G. DE ORAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, August 20, 1879.
Occidental & Oriental
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FROM YOKOHAMA, BIOGO AND
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P. A. DA COSTA," Secretary,
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NOTICE.
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Hongkong, May 5, 1879.
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