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London, for the service of the British West Indian Emigration Agency in China for the months of December 1871, and January and February, 1872, as explained in his despatch of the 27th Ultimo, a copy of which is enclosed.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
Humble Servant,
Governor.
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British M. I. Emigration Agency, Canton, 27th February, 1872
Sir,
I have the honor to solicit the usual Government endorsement to a set of Bills No. 68 of this date, on the Emigration Commissioners, for four hundred and fifty pounds (£450) being the estimated expenditure for the three months.
The Honorable Cecil C. Smith,
Acting Colonial Secretary,
Hong Kong.