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HER MAJESTY'S SHIP CALCUTTA,
HONGKONG,
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that attention which is due to it, unbacked or
patronized by name or interests.
The object I have in view is to bring to your
notice the great importance of Cowloon point, and Stone
Cutters Island in this Harbour, believing that if the
present opportunity is lost in obtaining its cession,
which we should insist upon, before long another power
will occupy it either by Rentel, Purchase or Cession.
I would state my reason, and if time to glance at the
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DESTOUSTIE.D.
Pight Fonourable
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The Earl of Fardwicke,
&c.,
&c.,
RC.