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Cops
Nr Rawlinson
to Crown Agents
London 4th Decr 1872.
Hong Kong Water Works
Gentlemen,
Herewith I forward report on papers submitted to me. I shall be happy to render any further assistance in my power.
I do not think it will be advisable to send a waterworks Engineer as no competent man would go to Hong Kong for business for £1,000-0-0.
A small sum of £28 is sent over. If full information is sent, the Governor may be advised as to works and if such are decided upon, a superintendent of works sent out unless there is a competent person on the spot.
(signed) Robert Rawlinson
The Crown Agents for the Colonies.