Government House,
Hongkong, 18th August, 1890.
My Lord,
Referring to my despatch No. 289 of the 30th July in which I suggested that the office of Colonial Treasurer should be combined
Right Honourable Lord Knutsford, G.C.M.G.,
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My Lord,
Referring to my despatch No. 289 of the 30th July in which I suggested that the office of Colonial Treasurer should be combined
Right Honourable Lord Knutsford, G.C.M.G.,
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