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Dongting, 98 April, 1870.
By desire of the Signatories
I have the honor to enclose herewith
a Memorial addressed to Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, and respectfully request that His Excellency the Governor will be pleased to forward the same to the quarter indicated.
I have, &c.
(Signed) P. Ryrie
To The Honble C. Smith,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
(True Copy)
Fear J. Smith,
Acting Colonial Secretary.