a duty which is becoming, in my opinion, imperative.
Meanwhile I venture to suggest that the Chinese Coolie, who have incurred considerable expense in the hire of premises & are waiting to be set to work, and I beg to revert to my original proposal that their security money be taken and they be set to work, as it is not really necessary that the question of revision of the Ordinance (which will necessarily be lengthy) should stand in the way of that of the Agency.
(Inn Reference) (Signed) Alfred Lister
18ci 1. Smit. 17 July 1887
Qui Acting Colonial Secretary
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I have received your despatch no 67 of the 21st of July respecting the formation of an agency in connection with the Stamp office.
I have requested that you will furnish me with a full Report on the working of this Scheme at the end of 3 months, but I have also pointed out to ...
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(Inn Refries) (Signed) Alfred Lister
18ci 1. Smit. 17 July 1817
Qui
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