No.82.
Net.
No
C.
144
A
RECEIVED
REGD.
11 21
Government House,
Hongkong, 6th Decr, 1881.
My Lord,
With reference to Your Lordship's Circular Despatch of the 18th of January, 1881, I have the honour to enclose a Return compiled from recent Census papers, showing the ...
3rd June 1881.
The Right Honourable
The Earl of Kimberley,
"Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies,
...
...
4
AS.
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No.82.
Net.
No
C.
144
A
RECEIVED
REGD.
11 21
Government House,
Hongkong, 6th Decr, 1881.
My Lord,
With reference to Your Lordship's Circular Despatch of the 18th of January, 1881, I have the honour to enclose a Return compiled from recent Census papers, showing the 3rd June 1881.
The Right Honourable
The Earl of Kimberley,
"Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies,
...
...
4
AS.