and Riental Steam Navigation Company ales tendered, but as their rate was 50 Dollars a head, and that of the "Greedy" 35 Dollars, I considered myself bound to accept the Tender of the Sailing Ship,
as much below the rate demanded by the Steamer.
I have the honour to be,
With the highest respect,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
John Bowring
Gov. 333.6 KM.
993.
Sir John Bowring
N.U.T.E.
18727 NOV. 16
Free of Materials &c.
Labouchere.
W. M.
7 Enclr.
I have to acknowledge
yours Despatch, A/43 of the 9th September
And to signify my approval of the
expenditure incurred in the transportation
of 24 Chinese Convicts to Singapore.
4 Nov.
Current
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