been supplied were contributed either by private individuals or charitable associations, but it has been necessary to expend the sum of $9.05 locally on extra equipment. This sum, which is the equivalent of 2/8d at the current rate of exchange ($1.00 31⁄2d), will be shown in my accounts for the September quarter.
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4. The names of the escort and of the ship, which will convey Eckford from Singapore to the United Kingdom will be telegraphed to you as soon as final arrangements for his journey have been made.
I have, etc.
(Sd) A.H.George.
Consul-General.
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