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mui tsai whose present whereabouts are unknown?
I shall be grateful for an early reply, so that I may
know what action to take myself, as I feel this is a matter
which requires some immediate attention.
also
(6) Whether the Colonial Office consider that a fine
of 20 dollars, (equivalent to about 25/.to 27/.) is an adequate
fine for the offence of failing to pay the Hui Tsai for over
3 years and whether such a fine is likely to induce other
owners to pay regular wages ?
I a., Sir,
your obedient servant,
N. L. Hadsword
Local Commander,