would propose telegraphing approval for permission
to be given to the Shum Chun police authority to
purchase in the Colony arms of the type and amount
contemplated inparagraph 5 of the Governor's despatch
and to export them for the use of the Police Force
at Shum Chun.
3. I am to ask for the favour of an early
reply to this letter.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
gned) G. E. J. GENT
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