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Sir James Hope on his arrival, and Your

Igrace

will

perceive endorsed certain alterations

in the proposal and Conditions suggested.

the Admiral and agreed to by Mr. Lament

I also enclose copy of

Sin

д

ames

No 2.

Hoope's letter to the Admiralty with which

I have been Kindly favored.

It recommends the entire Scheme

including

the advance of £3,000 for each.

bened over 20

foot deepened

from

fect,

and I understand

Admiral Hope that he has little doubt

that the Lords of the Admiralty will

agree

to the advance and to the whole measure

As far as the Colony

Concerned I look on

is

on the undertaking

as sure to

promote the

general

interests

of Heonghong, without any outtay from

#

the Colonial Revenue.

I have the honor to be,

My Lord Dutte, Your Grace's

Meat Obedient Servant,

Wollywur