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to undertake the establishment of these agencies unless the Government is guaranteed from loss, I shall be glad if you will be good enough to bring this subject to the notice of the Foreign Office.
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The lower 2 cent postage-rate between Hong-Kong and Canton will, of course, be retained.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
Humble servant,
Henry Armitage
GOVERNOR, &c.,