HongKong No 164
27th July, 1897.
Governor
Sir William Robinson,
G.C.M.G., to
The Right Honble Joseph Chamberlain,
M.P.
Messrs Marsland Son & Co.
Trade Marks of
Respecting the
No.
Tel
1897
Hongkong
No. 16369
(Subject.)
Subsidiary coins
279
DESPATCH,
16589
Red 28 JUL 97)
1 July. Ref to your despatch 121, 25 June, demand for subsidiary coins in excess of supply likely to continue. It is absolutely necessary to continue consignment - three million ten cents.
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(Minutes.)
M. Lucas
C.Agents
It has already been arranged to proceed at once.
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Crown Agents
28
C.P.L.
All arrangements are in place.
26
$17
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