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rest be examined tomorrow, that all those who seem to think themselves under contracts of service be struck from the list and the rest allowed to depart.
I must again pray for a speedy reply, because, if this request is not granted, it is my duly to throw up the affair at once.
I have
(Signed) Dr. P. Groeneveldt.
(Ive losses)
(Signed) W. G. Thomsett.
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W. Groeneveldt to The Administrator
Enclosure No 10.
Netherlands Consulate
30th August 1875.
Hongkong
I had the honor to receive a despatch from the Colonial Secretary dated 27 August No:573, informing me that it was not possible for Your Excellency to afford me any assistance towards establishing emigration of Chinese from this Colony to Acheen.
J. Gardiner Austin
Starboard Master.
His Excellency
(Illegible)
The Administrator.
(Illegible)
Acting Colonial Secretary
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