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Mr. Lucas 28. April
Sir,
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29. April -80
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch: no. 7. of the 22nd
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Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Meade
Jan.
Mr. Herbert.
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And to convey to H.M.: you
Lord Cadogan.
Sir M. Hicks Beach.
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gracious confirmation & allowance of Ordinance No. 8 of 1879 entitled an Ordinance contracted by the Governor of Hongkong with the advice of the Legislative Council
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Written for practicality 31st inst. noting Antiquity 2 received
thereof to consolidate & amend the laws relating to merchant shipping, the duties of the Harbour Master, the control & management of the waters of the Colony,