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Circulation in the Colony. With regard to the subsidiary coins, my supply has hitherto been sufficient to meet all Public requirements (Civil and Military). I would however suggest the desirability of a larger proportion of twenty cent pieces being issued.
I have … are …
Signed) Aug. P. Murray
Lt Colonel
Chief Paymaster
Copy Major Gelaton
Paymaster zur Bat. "The Buffs"
Will you be kind enough to state in the margin hereof whether you experience any difficulty in obtaining one Dollar Notes for your payments in the Public service and, if so, the extent of the inconvenience resulting therefrom.
Army Pay Office Hongkong 14th October
By Order
Signed, Aug. J. Murray.
Lt. Col.
Chief Paymaster
Lt. Col. May
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