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carrying out his intention and so the settlement of the
question was further delayed,
3.
In these circumstances after consulting the
Finance Committee of the Legislative Council, I have
authorised the payment of the sum of 38547.21 as show in
the enclosures to the Postmaster General's minute. of this
amount the sum of $2392.90 is properly payable from Hongkong
funds and the balance of 86154.31 from Imperial funds, and
I shall be glad if, in view of the considerations which have
been put forward, this arrangement may be sanctioned and
the Postmaster General, Hongkong, authorised to draw on Imperial funds under his control to the extent indicated.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
7.2. Stabts.
Governor, &c.