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SIR,
C.O. 21847
OFFICE OF THE CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES,
DOWNING STREET,
Red 22 OCT 96
Oct 2, 1896
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I have the honour to enclose, in original, to be returned, a letter which we have received from the Government of Hong Kong forwarding a requisition for Ammunition, Clothing & Several Stores for Police Dept.
and as no reference is made to the Law or Ordinance by which the expenditure is authorized, I beg to apply for the Secretary of State's instructions in the matter.
The expenditure is estimated by the Colonial Government to amount to £599.19.2, which is exclusive of freight and incidental charges.
The Under Secretary of State,
&c., &c., &c.,
Colonial Office.
I have the honour to be,
SIR,
Your most obedient Servant,
MacAlister