With reference to your despatch upon this proposal at hand, you are advised to commence operations forthwith.
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DESPATCH
No. 901
HONG KONG No. 20469 (Subject.) C.O. 20469 Received 14 JUN OTPlaintiff Patients removal to China.
Has read further petition from Chinese merchants and others as to requests permission for ... Strongly recommends return to previous order. Request telegraphic reply.
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Minuted in six minutes.
Telegraph reply to your telegram of today's date.
Gwenn Hung King - Rumourous.
Georg. 18585-
Reply to your telegram stating measure still under consideration pending instructions.
Amortizing the matter.
Send copy of alterations.
LGB with request for early reply to letter J&SES" J. Me 14/5 E
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