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In this connection, it might be well to escertain,
as far as possible, the fate of these tokens in China; i.e,
whether they continue to pass as coins, or whether they are
melted down into ingets, or "shoes", by the Chinese
Lord Knutsford may perhaps think it desirable in the
interests of the Colony to invite the Foreign Office to
obtain information hereon from the Diplomatic and Consular
Staff in China.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Ruethy
Foreign