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My Lord :-
Peking.
September 16, 1916.
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KOF
EDOT
The Governor of Hongkong wie good enough to
furnish me with a copy of his confidential despatch of
July 24 last to the secretary of State for the Colonies
regarding a proposal to open a branch of the B ink of
Chins st Hongkong.
I have the honour to transmit herewith copy of
a despatch which I have addressed to ir Henry Lay in
reply enclosing for Ris Excellency's information copie*
of recent official documents regarding the status of
the Bank of China and Bank of Communicatione.
I have the honour to be,
ith the highest respect,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
Right Honourable
Viscount Grey, K.G..
&c.. &C..
&0..
humble servant,
(signed)
J.N. Jordan.