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The Duke of Newcastle.

N 170.

Received

H.M.: 967 24th July of His Grace's Despatches

Acknowledging receipt

1863.

1.171.

Miscellaneous

RECEIVED

20 NOV 1863

306

Circular

11223

Hong Kong, 24th September, 1863.

My Lord Duke,

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Grace's Circular Despatch of 28th July 1863 on the subject of the naturalization of Foreigners in British Colonies, and I have to state that no legislative provision has been made in this Colony for the naturalization of

His Grace

The Duke of Newcastle K.G.,

 

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