To Can in
England for
fineness.
China, Sellars equal in and wright with the Mexican Dollar, and suggesting that in coinage of this being favorably considered, the representatives of the Eastern Banks in London should be consulted as to designs
and other details.
I have the honor to be
My Lord, My Lordship's most obedient
humble servant,
L[ord] Liters
Governor...)
(Copy).
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Hongkong, Febs 16th 1877.
1. The undersigned representatives
of the Banking Institutions in Hongkong
have the honor to Submit
for the consideration of His Excellency The Governor the desirability of Endeavouring to induce the Home Government to take steps for
supplying to Hongkong and other Colonies where Dollars are the Standard Currency
a coinage of British manufacture; feeling Confident that in a country like China,
The Honorable.
J. Gordiner Austin Cols. Colonial Secretary.
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