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I am directed by the Lord President of the Council to transmit to your Lordship, herewith, a Draft of Additional Instructions addressed to the Governor of Hong Kong, which it is proposed to pass under the Royal Sign Manual and Signet.

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My Lord,

I am directed by the Lord President of the Council to transmit to your Lordship, herewith, Draft of Additional Instructions addressed to the Governor of Hong Kong, which it is proposed to pass under the Royal Sign Manual and Signet appointing Cecil Smith to be a member of the Executive Council of that Colony.

20 April 1869

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I am directed by the Lord President of the Council to transmit to your Lordship, herewith, a Draft of Additional Instructions addressed to the Governor of Hong Kong, which it is proposed to pass under the Royal Sign Manual and Signet appointing Cecil Smith to be a member of the Executive Council of that Colony.

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My Lord,

I am directed by the Lord President of the Council to transmit to your Lordship, herewith, Draft of Additional Instructions addressed to the Governor of Hong Kong, which it is proposed to pass under the Royal Sign Manual and Signet appointing Cecil Smith to be a member of the Executive Council of that Colony.

20 April 1869

23 July 1869