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7. W. Kinder Esqre
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Mr Handcock 25-MAY. Mr Mellor Strickland
Mr C Jones Mr Cardwell!!
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Sir,
I am directed by
Ld Cardwell to transmit
to you for the information of the Govr of Hong Kong a copy of a despatch from the Govr of Hong Kong respecting the expenditure account of the Branch Mint, and I am to request you to inform Ld Cardwell whether you are aware of any reason why Sir H. Robinson's recommendation in respect of the furniture from the proposed Mint should not be adopted.
I am,
Sir,
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