Who alone would be in a position
If we decide on them, with the plans and Estimates before him-
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15. It was contemplated that the necessary materials for the main pipe, sluice, valves &c., should be obtained in the usual manner through the Crown Agents for the Colonies Messrs Denison Bell & Co. and that they should have nothing to do with this and should receive no percentage on the cost.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Avonnsby.
Fow. Hongkong.