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Straits Settlements relative to the

in

propaved transfer to Singapore of a portion of the Copper Coinage laying the Treasury Chart

this Colamy,

of

I have the hover to acquaint your Lordship that the Members

Executive Comeil

as well

As

Official

Cameil

of

the

The Now-

1. Members of the Legislative

are

of opinion that, if

involving a sacrifice, it would not be expedient to part with it

I have accordingly caused a

communication to be sent to the

Colonial Secretary of the Straits

Settlements

Ao

per copy

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notifying to him

for

the information

of Coloul Arson that although this

Government will, ou certain conditions,

be prepared to lend $10,000 or

$15,000 in centi

ØY

miks,

to e

have

Mo

intention of disposing of the copper at

a........

sacrifice

now that a

scerningly opened to no

prospect is

of placing

large portion in circulation without

abatement

of

the nominal value.

I have the hover to be,

لله

My Lord, Your Lordolip's most obedient

humble sewant,

AMMitfeild

Major Comeral & Lintenant Conver