That you will inform the Earl of Kimberley that he concurs in the statement which His Lordship proposes to make to the Governor, namely, that Her Majesty's Government have no intention of entertaining a proposal for the establishment of a Chinese Custom House at Hongkong.
I am, Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant
A. FO 320 Hongkong Grd. Siz N. Kennedy N 43
MINUTE. Mar. 2 Mor. Moade. 1/4 Mr. Holland. Mr. Herbert. Mor. Hugessen. Lord Kimberley,
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Sir,
Indexed. 335 1 April 1872
I have received Sir R. Macdonald's despatch 2:920 of the 10th January, on the subject of the alleged importation into China of opium from Hongkong.
In reply, I have the pleasure of informing you that Her Majesty's Government have no intention of entertaining any proposal for the establishment of a Chinese Custom House at Hongkong.
I have...
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