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The Crown Agents to the Royal Mint.

Sir,

0.

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RLC:

REGE Z DEC 00

Downing Street,

S.V.

28th November 1900.

Hong Kong - Reqn.503.

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We have today received a letter from the Firmingham Mint, Limited, informing us that they will be unable to ship the usual fortnightly instalment of 10 cent pieces this week for the Government of Hong Kong as they have received intimations from you not to ship them until further assays

have been made.

I shall feel obliged by your informing me whether

this statement is correct and, if so, what is the cause of

the stoppage.

(sa)

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I am &c

E.E. Blake.