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attach the blame for their conduct to the Land Company. What the transactions of that Company have been can be easily ascertained by reference to the land records, but I do not think they have caused the recent outbreak of Anti-British feeling.
With regard to the land and other records which are kept at Nam Tau and to which it will be necessary for us to have access. Has any answer been received from the Consul at Canton, who was requested to arrange with the Viceroy? This matter should be settled without delay.
(sd.) J. H. Stewart Lockhart,
Colonial Secretary.
Hon. Co. Secy.,
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What was the letter at A and what was done about it?
(sd.) H. A. Blake.
30/4/99.