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the proceeds of remittances from the Crown Agents for the proceeds of the Loans - foregoing interest on Balance Exchequer were applied towards discharging liabilities.

I apprehend that owing to the sensitiveness of now fixing the datum rate of Compensation to exchange sterling drafts drawn on London at a fixed rate, say 3/4d. or thereabouts, the results will, doubtless, prove better than anticipated. Although in many Undertakings, Capital outlay has not yet begun, phasing appreciable benefit from the war, there is a tendency to defer expenditure at home, and theirs setting off the current Balance of receipts for Capital Expenditure.

6.5.95

M. Janfield

See my marginal minutes above. May I discuss this further with you on your return to Office? Meanwhile the rest of the questions raised may be disposed of apart from this gut.

7/3

in pursuance to the Hally Porti.

As the matter of accounting to the outlay and receipts in Connection with the Taipingshan Resumption can stand over till I return, I have

8.3.95

Nuts

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