Sir,
With reference to your letter of the 2d instant and to previous correspondence respecting the remonstrance of the "Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes" against the application by the Governor of Hong-Kong of the provisions of the "Chinese Passengers Act," law directed by Earl Granville to transmit to you, before the departure of Lord Cumberley a copy of a further letter from the French Chargé d'Affaires at this ...
to be laid before you on this date.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient, Humble servant,
In the Foreign Office
OCT 11: October 10. 1872
1872
Page ...
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With referense to your letter of the 2d instant and to previous correspondence respecting the remonstrance of the "Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes" against the application by the Governor of Hong-Kong of the provisions of the "Chinese Passengers Act," law directed by Earl Granville to transmit to you, before the departure of Lord Cumberley a copy of a further letter from the French Chargé d'Affaires at this ...
to be laid before you on this date.
Jam, Sir,
Myour most obedient, Humble servant,
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office
Foreign Office
OCT 11: October 10. 1872
1872
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