those islands.
(signed, H.J. Thomsett, RN,
Harbour Master).
Hongkong, 18th November 1875.
P.J.
The learoline group is too far to the Eastward and out of the route from China to Australia
for ships to call at any of those Islands for coals.
(Sgd) A.GS..
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Colonial Secretary.
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The Secretary of State
Foreign Office
MINUTE.
Mr. Wreck Amp
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Mr. de
Fr. J. Pauncefote.
Mr. Malcolm.
Mr. Moende.
Mr. Herbert. Mr. Lowther.
Earl Carnarvon.
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