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B34 Menorandum London
1th March 1885-
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the Right Honourable Edward Cardwell
Houthe MP
Dear Sir,
Following is a statement regarding a case of hardship under which we are suffering and to solicit your early consideration of the case.
We have for many years been bringing small quantities of Fire-Arms to China, Home Specially for Amoy (now a free port) and Macao; our Goods are chiefly required for arming or protecting craft against pirates; in June 1862 we made consignments as usual, but unfortunately either just prior to or immediately subsequent to the arrival of the Goods at their intended destination a prohibition of their sale or supply was issued by the Authorities there, thus rendering the Goods useless without any action on our part.
Our Agents used every effort to procure a release but without avail and having requested us to procure a permit from the Hong Kong Authorities, we at once made an application so...
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1th March 1885-
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