How great will be the discouragement to me, should I find, on arriving at Hong Kong, that that hope is denied?
I venture to ask you, sir, under these circumstances, whether the prohibition in question extends to Hong Kong, or no.
I trust that you will excuse the liberty I take in asking it.
I have the honor to be, sir, your very obedient servant,
T. Tristram Ansty
Herman Merivale Esq.
Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies
Downing Street
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