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:
{
OPT.
sir,
NO.
1.
C.O.
42671
21 NOV 08
Hongkong, 12th, Hay, 1908.
54
We beg to inform you that the lease of One
Tree Island runs out in October this year and our Principals have asked us to ascertain on what terms His Excellency the Governor is prepared to renew our lease for a further period. We shall therefore be obliged if you will
give us this information so that we may take the matter up with
our Glasgow friends.
Jon. Mr. P. H. May, C.M.G..
Colonial Secretary.
We have etc.,
(sd.) p. pro. Jardine Matheson
& Co., Ltd.,
C. E. Anton,
Agents, Nobel's Explosives Co.Ld.