Sir,
Messes, 1 May 1843
We have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 20th ultimo, and beg to state in reply that in our opinion any arrangement which will be generally approved of, and which is calculated to promote the interests of the inhabitants, and the views of the Government of Hongkong will be acceptable.
We have, &c.,
(Signed) Messrs & Co.
A. J. Gordon, Clerk,
Land Office,
Hongkong.
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