received by me. I simply avoid not to signing; I simply want to... licences that I ought, that is, where Chinese Emigrants, though actually under a contract of service, are stated to be "Free" Emigrants.
(signed) I. P. J.
"15th September, 1880.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
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REC 20 SEP 1880
Sir,
Harbour Department, Hong Kong, 18th September 1880
I enclose in triplicate and unaltered, a despatch, with enclosures, which I have the honour to request may be forwarded to the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
I am sending a fourth copy of the despatch and enclosures to the Secretary of State by the next mail steamer.
I have, etc.,
(signed) H. E. Thornett, R.N.
The Hon. J. D. Campbell,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
Harbour Master