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Hong Kong, 9th Dec. 1892.
Bapt. Sterling
C.A.C. & Private Secretary to H.E. The Governor
Dear Sir,
"With further reference to the application for protection, you will oblige by informing His Excellency that, the Government of the Straits Settlements and the North Borneo Company, have expressed their readiness to give to the H.E. Telegraph Company the fullest