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A proposal has been made to me to take it over; but the service
of the lighthouse is connected with the Customs station at
Fo-to-chow on the eastern entrance to the harbour. When that
station is removed there will be no launch available for its
service by the Chinese Customs, and I apprehend that it will
be necessary for this Government to take it over and maintain
it as the lighthouse at Gap Rock is maintained. In that event
the amount of light dues at present collected will probably
be insufficient.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
Stuart Lockhart
GOVERNOR &c.