Government House. Dec 28/12/99.
Confidential.
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Sir,
In response to the request contained in your Confidential Despatch of the 1st October, I have the honour to enclose a rough estimate of the value of the buildings in the New Territory, which have been evacuated by the Chinese Imperial Customs.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant,
Henry A. Blake, Governor &c.
The Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain M.P., Secretary of State for the Colonies.
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