of account only and not of principle. But I scarcely suppose we shall bear down both the War Department and the Treasury; Ever
of we attempt
it
and
"June 30"
don't seem to me to be worth fighting. Ct. July 6.
I really think the point Bray conceded (or rather the concession of 1852 may be continued) without any violation of principle. For J. Bowring (whom I have known) described the finances of Hong Kong as having £30,000 in the Treasury mud. All Souvenir Imorning - and thing can finally complain of the Loss of this rend for the accommodation of Proops.
And all Souvenir of Econe-
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REC
3 IG AUG 1859.
Mar Office-
28 August 1859
I have the honor by desire of Mr. Secretary Herbert to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 22nd ult. notifying by desire of the Duke of Newcastle the extension of the concession of 1852 in favor of the exemption from Local taxation of the Marine Lot at Hong Kong, and to request
Nerman Merivale Esq. C.B.
Colonial Office
S. N.
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