May be directed to make a communication to the Governor of Hong Kong on the subject, similar to that addressed (in accordance with the suggestion contained in my letter of the 27th August) to the Governors of the other Colonies the Posts of which it is proposed to transfer to local management.
I have the honor to be, My Lords, Your Lordships' Obedient Humble Servant,
General Post Office, 12th October, 1855.
(Signed) Canning.
Circular.
Downing Street, 30th October, 1855.
Sir,
I transmit to you copies of a Correspondence with the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, in reference to the surrender to the Colonial Governments of the control of the Post Offices in the West Indies.
Treasury, 31st July, 1855. Colonial Office, 27th Aug., 1855. Treasury, 17th October, 1855.
I have to request that you will report to me your opinion on the proposed measure.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant,
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