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Victoria, Hongkong,

My Lord Duke,

15th.

sch. June,

1853.

I have the honor to acknow

ledge the receipt of Your Grace's Circular of the 24th March last, respecting the objectionable practice.

practice in some Colonies of subjecting Vessels carrying Koops to Bit-

_ and to state in reply that,

Charges,

Port

Hongkong being a Free Bort, no dues or

charges of any description are levied either

on

Fransports, or any

arriving

Kis Grace

Vessels whatever

in this Harbour.

I have the honor to be,

With the highest respect, My Lord Duke, Your Grace's

The Duke of Newcastle,

&c,

Jey

fo.

Most Obedient, Humble Servant,

Brittany