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N429. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Victoria, Hongkong,
21st July,
1858.
Dir. In reply to your letter
of this date, I have the honor
to inform you that the
Communication therein enclosed will be forwarded to the Secretary of State for the
Colonies by the next Steamer for England, in consequence
of the shortness of time between receipt and the departure of the Mail.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
Acting Colonial Secretary
Ambrose P. L. Ramsay, Esq.