In 975/19
Coffy.
Sir,
Canton, 7th August, 1857.
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I have the honor to solicit the usual Government endorsement to a set of Stills, Now, on the Emigration Commissioners, for £400 Sterling, being estimated expenses for the months of June and July.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) Thos. Sampson,
Emigration Agent.
The Honorable
C. C. Smith, Esq.,
Secretary, Govt. (or my)
Acting Colonial Secretary,
Hong Kong.
Acting Colonial Secretary.