arbiter of what is legal tender in the absence of any definition the order in Council.
The last paragraphs of this despatch might be made a peg to hang the purpose on as to a resuscitation of the Hongkong Mint. Oh dear Unhappy Mutual I see no reason why the Govt of Hongkong should not confer with that of the Straits on the subject.
but I am inclined to believe that at present it would be cheaper to coin in England a British Dollar.
I am afraid it would be a very considerable undertaking to re-establish the Mint.
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Government House, Hong Kong, 18th July, 1877.
I have the honour to report that on the 12th instant your Lordship received the following telegram:-
19th May-
Right Honourable. The Earl of Carnarvon,
Secretary of State for Majesty's Colonial Department.