Hankow Rail which saves them the lengthy
and hazardous voyage which I have
first described
just
22.
There can be little doubt that
this is the course which Railways
in China will follow and that their
Establishment will result in making
a greater Commercial Emporium
than it now is or than its most
devoted promoters
ever anticipated.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your Excellency's
Most Obedient Servant,
(Signed) M. D. Mercer,
Colonial Secretary
(True copy)
For Acting Colonial Secretary.
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My Lord,
In Government House, Hong Kong, 18 September, 1866.
In compliance
with instructions in
Your Lordship's Despatch No. of the 26th July last, I now enclose report by Surveyor General on the details required
as to the gas fittings at Government House,
The Right Honorable
The Earl of Carnarvon,
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State,