3
2.
received an answer, a
copy of which is
the Instant Copy
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enclosed, stating his inability at the
present time to liquidate this claim -
Mr Weatherhead whom I have secre
is
evidently in
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y
straitened circumstances
and his little household effects
are
the
only things from which the sum duc - could be realized : - Before taking any further steps in the matter, I should
be
glad to receive
further instructions
for my guidance : –
I have fic.
(Signed) Penrose G. Milyun
(True Copy)
Moralexand
Acting Colonial herctury.
Sive
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364
5 Udam's Court, Old Proud St.
th London, 12th February, 1862
of your
I have to acknowledge receipt of y
Instant requesting payment
juvor of
7
th
of £90 due fromvow to the Government of
до
Hongkong, for passage from China to Southampton in 1859.
Iregret extremely that I am at present unable to meet this demand.
The following statement will sufficiently explain how it is, that I unprepared to meet a contingency that should in the ordinary
am
-course-
of things have been provided for.
Penrose & Julyan, E-4t
Agent Genk for brown Colonies.