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such a case as this. I

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arrangement may just and proper one, but the circumstances of Honghong are totally different. The - Colony will be put to very -great expense periodically, and Germany will have all

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the advantage with only execedingly remote possibility of an opportunity to reciprocate.

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Under these circumstances

I trust that you will be able

to see your

way

to relieve.

from this serious burthen the Colony of Hong Kong by obtaining reimbursement of the expenses incurred (decount of which

is enclosed) from

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of the creasuries which have the "benefit of this reciprocity, I mean that of Her Majesty or that of His Imperial German Majesty.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Most Obedient Humble cervant.

Jude Waux