with its weak fortifications and
weaker garrison, and in the absence
of the English Admiral, could, at
this moment, easily be seized by
a
coup de main of either the
French
or the Russians.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
5. Mower
Governor. No.
Even
Date,
1883
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No. 16687
(Subject.)
Chinese Deputation
Gov's reply to on subject of
Tung wa Hospital Funds
Gambling
married Women deserting their husband
Hawker StatCo
Ludicrous matters
Lawyers Bankrupts
Mr Bramston
DESPATCH.
C. O.
160
RECD 19 SEP 83.
(Memo by prepared
(Minutes.)
As regards gambling with respect to which Mr J. Bowen asks for instructions, it will be difficult
To refer 18 July on which he will have since received.
10811 which he
Desp: 145
To reply, acknowledging the despatch above his soft reply about
the married women
So proud J.
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