My letter to You of the 15th instant as to the question of obtaining permission for the Eastern Extension Company to lay a cable to Canton.
I am, Sir, Your obedient, most humble servant, Philex W Fair.
DRAFT. Hongkong, 40.210 bid.7. Sin §.7. Bowen Jing.
MINUTE. 26 Sep. Mr. Johnson 27 Sep. Pearson Mr. Wingfield. X Mr. Bramston. Mr. Meade. Sir R. Herbert. Mr. Ashley. Lord Derby.
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Sir, DS 29 Sep. 1883
I have had under my consideration your despatch No. 142 of the 12th of July and No. 156 of the 21st of July, respecting the application of the Wa Hop Telegraph Company to connect the end of their landline with Hongkong by cable,
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