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information of the Crown Agents that the securities belonging to the HongKong and Shanghai Bank held by the Government, and

their prices

are as

follows:-

816 F Bonds (Chinese Loan) @ 500 taels each-$566,000;

292 D Bonds @ $1,000~ each $292,000: total value $858,000.

The bonds of these loans - have never been issued

to the public, but I am informed

informed

L

the best

authority that if they were in the market they

would command a

premium.

A quarterly return

by

of the securities held this Government, and of 'their values will be sent to the Crown Agents in

future.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's Most Obedient William Robin 857

Humble Servant,