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I admit myself few who have never from first to last desponded as to the ultimate future of Hong Kong, confidently agreeing with Sir John Davis, who in the Preface to the work published by him in 1852, wrote:
"It may be predicted that a British Colony with 25,000 [now 85,000] Chinese subjects in sight of the south coast of China is destined to play a part in the drama of the future."
I have the honor to be,
Your Excellency's
Most obedient servant,
Colonial Secretary
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