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Hong Kong
7. Feb
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letter
In reply to your
4. Gibbons Esq
Av.
Mr.
MINUTE.
Lucas. 4. Jeb
Mr. Wingfield
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Meade.
Mr. Herbert.
Lord Cadogan.
Sir M. Hicks Beach.
26.
Ground to have copy of previous correspondence. When a despatch is sent to him inclosing Mr.G's despatch of the 25th I am directed by the Sec for the Colonies to inform you that he is unable to accept your proposal that the Hongkong Government should pay the premium on the Guarantee Society in your favour. Your securities Sheffield viz M. A. bond Gibbons and M. T. O. Thomson. Will be accepted