Commerce, I endorse their reply.
I have the honour to be;
You My Lord).
Fordship's most obedient humble servant,
Like me merno.
Kongthing Stonnal Chamber of Commerce! Hong Kong 17th August, 1876.
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your despatch No.650 of the 2nd instant, enclosing a letter from the Chairman of the Eastern Extension, Australasia and China Telegraph Company relative to the laying of a duplicate telegraphic cable between Rangoon and Penang.
To The Honourable J. Gardiner Austin, Esq., Colonial Secretary.