I shall be obliged by Your Lordship directing the Crown Agents to procure the Articles applied for, and have them shipped to Hongkong by an early opportunity.
Your Lordship will observe that Mr. Kinder estimates their cost at $1,168, and that the amount is covered by the Vote of the Legislature for the Expenses of the Current year, whilst in the event of the Mint being closed, the stores can probably be sold here for their full value.
I have the honor to be, Your Lordship's, Most Obedient Servant, W. M. Deane, Acting Governor.
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