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into that country from depots which it is proposed to establish at Hongkong; I am to request that, in laying the same before Earl Granville, you will
State to His Lordship that it appears to Lord Clarendon that timely should be taken to prevent the abuses"
Incasures
to which such schemes might give rise.
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Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
A Houstong
MINUTE PAPER.
Sir Wan Jod.
S. More.
This paper reports that a Scheme has been set afoot in the U.S. for the introduction of Chinese Coolies from Hongkong to supply the demand for labour which has arisen since the Emancipation of the slaves.
The recent legislation by the foreign government would preclude any Emigration from Hongkong under the Emigrants Contract Ordinance for British Colonies.
It is requested that the inclosure in Mr Thornton's despatch, being original, may be returned to this Office when done with.
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In the first instance, send to Original Emigration Committee for report to Colonial Office.
W. R. 22/11/64
Alorn.
25/11/64
Ans? E. C. 13756 Dec 2
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