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information of the Crown Agents that the securities belonging to the HongKong and Shanghai Bank held by the Government, and
their prices
are as
follows:-
816 F Bonds (Chinese Loan) @ 500 taels each-$566,000;
292 D Bonds @ $1,000~ each $292,000: total value $858,000.
The bonds of these loans - have never been issued
to the public, but I am informed
informed
L
the best
authority that if they were in the market they
would command a
premium.
A quarterly return
by
of the securities held this Government, and of 'their values will be sent to the Crown Agents in
future.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient William Robin 857
Humble Servant,