No 177
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NOME 27 MX 12
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG,
2nd. Hay, 1912.
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Sir,
Referring to Sir F. D. Lugard's Despatch No.
40136_333 of 11th. November, 1909, I have the honour to inform you that
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the present Opiun Farm will expire on the last day of February next
year and that this Government proposes to invite tenders for a new
farm for 3 years from 1st. March, 1913. I should be glad to learn
by telegram whether you approve this course.
2.
The advertisements will not in any case be
published until Sir Henry way has had an opportunity of considering
the matter.
3.
I enclose for convenience of reference the last
notice calling for tenders.
HE RIGHT HONOURABLE
LEWIS MARCOURT, H.P.,
&C..
&c.,
&c...
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Clandtevern
Officer Administering the Government.