directions with
in view your respect to Parliamentary Grants voted for a specific purpose
and which I am well aware
cannot be appropriated to the ordinary expenses of the
Colony.
But I believe I shall
have to call your
attention.
to the subject of Expenses
which cannot properly be
deemed Colonial
ar
local
grow out of
the
but which grow position of Hong Kong
connected with the vast
Imperial and National
as
(
interests in China;, - for
the protection of which
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I hope to be able to establish
a
satisfactory claim on
Her Majesty's Treasury.
I have the honor to be
With the highest respect.
Jir
Your most Chedient Mumble Jervant,
Bu Benunt