Government House, Hongkong : 16th January, 1890.
My Lord,
With reference to my despatch No 81 of 5th March, 1889, on the subject of the supply of subsidiary coinage to this Colony, I have the honour to request that the annual supply may for the present year be authorised.
The Right Honourable Lord Knutsford,
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