From the Honourable the Colonial Secretary.
To the Consul for Japan at Hong Kong.
Sir,
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Colonial Secretary's Office, Hong Kong, February 6th, 1902.
I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 23rd ultimo regarding the island of Pratas, and to inform you that I am not yet in a position to give you a definite reply.
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A further communication on this subject will be addressed to you in due course.
I have etc.,
(Sd.). J. B. Stewart Lockhart.