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Staving referred this Letter to the Harbour Master, Mr Mourett, who had just returned to the Colony, and who is, from long experience, thoroughly acquainted with all the details of the working of the immigration and in this port, I have received the enclosed Memo, which I think deserves Consideration at Your Lordship's hands.
I have the honor to be
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
humble Servant,
Macgpherson
Governor.
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Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company,
Hongkong, 15th May, 1872.
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your favor dated 31st instant requesting a Statement of my views regarding the operation of the Chinese Passengers Ordinance 1871 as affecting the Steamers of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company.
Cecil C. Smith,
Colonial Secretary,
Hong Kong