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the number of Distressed British Seamen sent on board his Ships in comparison with those of other Owners.
The Board of Trade, are aware that the number of Ships leaving Hong Kong for the United Kingdom direct is very limited and that the line of Steamers owned by Mr Holt is therefore very valuable, especially as the Ships carry Surgeons, but if His Grace should see no objection the Board of Trade would suggest that it would
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the number of Distressed British Seamen sent on board his Ships in
comparison with those of other Owners.
The Board of Trade, are aware that the number of Ships leaving Hong Kong for the United Kingdom direct is very limited and that the line of Steamers
owned by Mr Holt is therefore very
valuable, especially
as the Ships
carry Turgeons, but if His Grace
should see no
objection the Board
of Trade would suggest that it
would
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