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Arthur Hamilton Duffy L. for sanctioning this expenditure.

With reference to your despatch No.395 of the 14th instant, enclosing Estimate #1200 for expenditure incurred in fitting out The New Stamp Ship in Hong Kong,

I sanction that expense.

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Your obedient servant,

Arthur Hamilton Duffy L. for sanctioning this expenditure.

With reference to your despatch No.395 of the 14th instant, enclosing Estimate #1200 for expenditure incurred in fitting out The New Stamp Ship in Hong Kong,

I sanction that expense.

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Arthur Hamilton Duffy L. for sanctioning this expenditure.

With reference to your despatch No.395 of the 14th instant, enclosing Estimate #1200 for expenditure incurred in fitting out The New Stamp Ship in Hong Kong,

I sanction that expense.

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