mercantile
and that
men in the place; many of the Companies limited which have turned out a commercial failure
launched under the most favorable auspices, notably the Pier and Godown Company which had one of the strongest boards of direction formed in Hongkong.
...
I have the honor to be,
"My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient
humble servant;
Governor
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CHAKUPUNTUR IS