Whitehall,
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You will learn that Shave has requested that this Department be furnished with 25 copies of the Revised Ordinance.
One copy may be lent to Mr. Alexander, who was associated with Mr. May in the revision and compilation.
Hongkong, 30th November 1873.
Minute by the Earl of Carnarvon.
Gentlemen,
I am directed by the Earl of Carnarvon to inform you that he has learnt from Mr. May that Mr. May has left England for the Continent.
Mr. May has engaged Messrs. Ord & Co. to have 500 copies of those Ordinances printed and to send them out.