CO129-342 - Governor Lugard & Public Offices - 1907 [11-12]

C. D. Gor.

1602 9.25 156

DRAFT.

Crown Agent's MINUTE.

Gentlemen,

27 January 00

With reference to your letter A/Hongkong 30971 of 18 Dec 1906 and connected correspondence, I am directed by the Earl of Elgin to forward to you copy of the accompanying despatch from the Governor of Hongkong on the subject of the provision of funds for railway construction during the year 1908.

2. I am to enquire whether you are in a position to finance the railway construction...

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C. D. Gor.

1602 9.25 156

DRAFT.

Crown Agent's MINUTE.

Gentlemen,

27 January 00

With reference to your letter A/Hongkong 30971 of 18 Dec 1906 and connected correspondence, I am directed by the Earl of Elgin to forward to you copy of the accompanying despatch from the Governor of Hongkong on the subject of the provision of funds for railway construction during the year 1908.

2. I am to enquire whether you are in a position to finance the ...

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C. D. Gor.

1602 9.25 156

DRAFT.

Crown Agent's MINUTE.

Gentlemen,

27 January 00

With reference to your letter A/Hongkong 30971 of 18 Dec 1906 and connected correspondence, I am directed by the Earl of Elgin to forward to you copy of the accompanying despatch from the Governor of Hongkong on the subject of the provision of funds for railway construction during the year 1908.

2. I am to enquire whether you are in a position to finance the railway construction.

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C. D. Gor.

1602 9.25 156

DRAFT.

Crown Agent's MINUTE.

Gentlemen,

27 January 00

With reference to your letter A/Hongkong 30971 of 18 Dec 1906 and connected correspondence, I am directed by the Earl of Elgin to forward to you copy of the accompanying despatch from the Governor of Hongkong on the subject of the provision of funds for railway construction during the year 1908.

2. I am to enquire whether you are in a position to finance the ...

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C. D. Gor.
1602 9.25 156

DRAFT.

Crown Agent's MINUTE.

Gentlemen,

27 January 00

With reference to your letter A/Hongkong 30971 of 18 Dec 1906 and connected correspondence, I am directed by the Earl of Elgin to forward to you copy of the accompanying despatch from the Governor of Hongkong on the subject of the provision of funds for railway construction during the year 1908.

2. I am to enquire whether you are in a position to finance the ...

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for paragraphs is:

C. D. Gor.
1602 9.25 156

DRAFT.

Crown Agent's MINUTE.

Gentlemen,

27 January 00

With reference to your letter A/Hongkong 30971 of 18 Dec 1906 and connected correspondence, I am directed by the Earl of Elgin to forward to you copy of the accompanying despatch from the Governor of Hongkong on the subject of the provision of funds for railway construction during the year 1908.

2. I am to enquire whether you are in a position to finance the railway construction.

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C. D. Gor.
1602 9.25 156

DRAFT.

Crown Agent's MINUTE.

Gentlemen,

27 January 00

With reference to your letter A/Hongkong 30971 of 18 Dec 1906 and connected correspondence, I am directed by the Earl of Elgin to forward to you copy of the accompanying despatch from the Governor of Hongkong on the subject of the provision of funds for railway construction during the year 1908.

2. I am to enquire whether you are in a position to finance the railway construction.