that this is intended
as a rough approximation to the billion value of
Regarding
A formed
the com
Ju
I cannot,
...
Ahead
Moreover, consider that even with this limitation
the
Minister arrangement is satisfactory.
In such a case A
as
Colony community
stay ... the
of
am a
the danger time of
subsiding during is ...
to me ...
remote, and
there is special
reason
for restricting it to its
present function
5. I have accordingly to request that you will invite the Bank to substitute dollars or
billion for this subsidiary ... if it is still detailed
with 'the Colonial Treasurer'.
DRAFT.
Treas
12144
01
The Secretary to the
Treasury
A.F.
5.25/4
1. Lucas 25?
As 146
To Gov. 1. Kay 26 Apr. (after hemith)
drafts
Annex, 155-3p
I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to acknowledge the receipt
of your letter (5469/01)
of the 6th instant respecting the deposit
with the Colonial
Treasurer, Hong Kong, of ... security against the note issue of
the Hong Kong and
... Shanghai Banking ...
... and to transmit
for the information of the
...