I have reported.
I have the honor to be, My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient, humble Servant,
W. H. W. Vernon.
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Manager Oriental Bank to Colonial Secretary.
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Oriental Bank Corporation, Hong Kong, 25th August, 1869.
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My dear Sir,
Referring to our conversation yesterday, I beg to state that we shall have great pleasure in acting as the Government Bankers, receiving payments from the different Departments, and honoring cheques thereagainst, on the following terms:
1. That the Government Account should be kept with us in its entirety.
2. That the balance at the credit of the Account be kept at,