Dr. Eitel to His Excellency the Governor
Hongkong
th December 1881.
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Mr. Sharp has just sent me the enclosed. As Your Excellency told me on the day of your return from the North that you would bear the costs of this case,
I trust you will have no hesitation in settling the matter.
Your obedient Servant B.J. Portal.
To Her Excellency
Sir J. Pope Hennessy
K.C.B. G.
Dr. Eitel to His Excellency the Governor.
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Hongkong
31 December 1881.
I beg to forward to Your Excellency the enclosed note from Sharp Toller & Johnson which seems rather urgent
and hoping Your Excellency will not hesitate in settling the matter as promised, I remain
Your Excellency's most obedient Servant
To His Excellency
Sir J. Pope Hennessy
K.C.M.G.
(Enclosure)