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Enclosure No. 3 to Despatch No. 62 of the 19th February, 1903,
Sir,
180 25 MAR 22
British Consulate, Saigon, 25th January, 1903.
I have the honour to own receipt of your Despatch No. 103 of 18th instant.
During many years the telegrams referred to have been paid me by the Hongkong Government; as you decline to do so I shall refer the matter home and trust you will do the same. Singapore has paid as usual.
To
I have etc.,
(Sgd.) C. P. Trenlett,
A. B. Consul.
The Colonial Secretary,
Hongkong.
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