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7779/05/0.8.0.
OTTO KONG SING, CSC,
"B"
727
Long Long.
Colonial Secretary's Office.
20th October, 1905.
Sir.
I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of
your letter of the 17th instant enclosing a petition by
certain Leaseholders of Property in New Kowloon for a re-
duction of Crown Rent and to inform you that His Excellency
regrets that he is unable to entertain the prayer of your
clients.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Wercau bebwith
Colonial Secretary.