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30th July 1883.
Superintendent, Hong Kong
to Extension Company
In reply my second letter Ho Chinese Company has again applied to Government for permission to lay cable across harbour. Must wait reply before any arrangements could be made.
Should reply be favourable Chinese Company might arrange to take over cable land line.
31st July 1889.
Superintendent Hongkong to Extension Company
Messages addressed to Canton handed to launch. Chinese Company refuse to accept messages at their office on mainland. They signal Hong Kong office origin of messages to hand them. Copies posted as usual.
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