That therefore I think it is advisable my Company should remain untrammelled as far as possible so that the Great Northern Company may not be in a more advantageous position.
I trust Lord Derby will see the force of this argument and not impose any further obligations upon the Company. Of course it is our intention to continue to work under the Rules of the Convention.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Mortimer
Chairman
DRAFT.
No. 3458.
Hongkong,
The Secretary to The Treasury,
Judicial,
537
2 March 83
MINUTE.
Sir,
Mr. Lucas 1. March Mr. De Robeck
I am directed by
to
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Meade.
Mr. Herbert
Sir R. Herbert.
Mr. Ashley.
Lord Kimberley.
Lord Derby.
CO. to Eastan Co. 23 Feb
Easton Co. to I.O. 27 Feb
the rest of
Earl of Derby
I acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 20th ultimo,
No 3936. Suggesting that in the Concession to the Eastern Extension
a stipulation should be inserted binding