C1 : coming from the mainland for that purpose, and even, from some of the Chinese officials, if report is true. It is important therefore that, under present favourable circumstances, for the welfare and increased prosperity of the Colony, all due facilities should be obtainable by the colonists, Foreign and native, and the issue of one Dollar notes having proved of great public benefit so far, any stint in the supply of them would be a step in the wrong direction.
I have etc. (signed) James Greig, Chief Manager.
Sir, Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. Hongkong, 27/January, 1876.
The Honourable The Colonial Secretary, HongHong.
With reference to, and in continuation of my letter dated 10th January on the subject of one Dollar notes, it has, since that letter was despatched, come to my knowledge that some inconvenience has already occurred in one or more of the public departments, owing to my having been unable to supply the requirements of these departments with One Dollar notes, and indeed, to prevent as far as...