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for that Colony for 1854, together with the draft of
'The
Auswer
which the Secretary
of State proposes to return to
their Lordships should be satisfied, on comparison
of
the documents before them,
That the revenue of Hong Kong will fairly bear the proposed allowance of salary
to the Governor.
On that subject
I am to refer you
to my
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arrangement for the concurrence
of their Lordships,
and also to enclose copy
of a Despatch from Sir Geo.
Grey to Sir J. Bowring, sanctioning his interpretation of the authority of Governor in
local matters.
I have etc.
Letter
of 18th Feb: 1854
proposing
The Duke of Newcastle