Sandler of Pipment, and at which they should be issued in proportions or Allowances fixed in Jaloviies Flirting, They es hawe thought it right to accede to the Governor's proposition that in this respect Hong Kong, should be put upon the same footing as our other British Colonies; and You will further acquaint Lord Dunley that My Lords have caused Drafts to be forwarded to the Lord President of the Council of such Documentation and Dispatch, to be submitted for Her Majesty's Reference, as appears requisite for that purpose, with reference to Her Majesty's Letters Patent constituting Hong Kong a British Colony; and upon being apprised of the Decision of Her Majesty in Council thereon, My Lords will further communicate with Lord Stanley respecting the steps to be taken for carrying that Decision into effect.
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