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"we could hardly make a greater loss out of it than would be incurred by withdrawing troops from England.
I have received a telegram from the Governor of Ceylon, respecting the action taken in that Colony. As the Attorney General had stated to us, Guyton appears to be in special relations with the Criminal Court, which do not exist at Hongkong.
Pending further instructions, I have the honour to be
My Lord, Your Lordship's most Obedient, That's Servant,
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Mr. Wingfield. 26,
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Meade.
Sir R. Herbert.
Mr. Ashley.
Lord Derby.
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I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch Nos. 158 & 166 of the 8th & 12th May, relating to the failure of the Oriental Bank Corporation with regard to the Bank's notes in the hands of the Colonial Treasurer.
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I have to observe that my telegram...