CO129-016 - Sir John Davis - 1846 [1-6] — Page 183

for 12") it was in fact a depreciation of the Shilling to 11" rather than an enhancement of the Rupee to 27. But all my inquiries tend to show that the Shilling at present readily passes for it's full value; and no depreciation of it is ever, Government Department.

is ever recognized in any

I have the hover to be

Sir

With the highest respect, Your Most Obedient, Humble Servant,

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Sir,

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Victoria, Honghong,

25th March, 1846.

of

Im reply to Despatch. N. 12 January 24th requiring my opinion as to

and the

the establishment of a postal communication by Steam, between. Hongkong. Northern Ports, I beg to

to enclore Copy of

a

Despatch just received from Mr. Consul Macgregor

at. Canton, which will shew-

that I have been taking the first steps

an

towards endeavouring to establish inland Communication between. this and the new Ports of trade, to be defrayed by a portage. charge on all-

Letters.

With reference to the suggestions

The. Right. Honorable,

M. E. Gladstone, M. P.

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