CO129-218 - Administrator Marsh Governor Sir Bowen & Others - 1884 [11-12] — Page 412

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at Hong Kong, which had overcome the Couch defences would have Hongthong in its power; And could enforce the payment of Any amount demanded, by a threat of bombardural, seotwithstanding the existence of a Keep.

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