proposed to compound
for the
18ian
a sum
reat of
the
, lege paying down
$7800.
You are at liberty
to accept
the arrangement.
and in that case,
will communicate
Directly
with M: Hanke sy
General
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Governor Hennessy
MINUTE.
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Bramston
Mr. Malcolm.
Mr. Meade.
Mr. Herbert.
Mr. Lowther.
Lord Carnarvon.
138.
24. Aug.
Seen was out" 17 Oct. 77
Hong Kong
Indexed
Sir
601
29.04.77
I have the honour to
acknowledge the receipt
of your despatch marked
General of
the
24
August, relative to
the island
2.
I see no difcction
to the arrangement,
which you from ors
for compounding for
the annual
rent
a sum of
$800
the payment
of a lump sum
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