CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7] — Page 549

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The Admiralty have never answered letter on 19847', but Kerow from 25-2-19. that they do not regard the Colonial proposals with favour

In the absence of the maps which were sent on 195647 and have not been returned, it is difficult to make out exactly what part of the scheme is proposed here.

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Mr Chamberlain proposes to approva bani's buent of No. 01 July Ng Lo Sam. would be glad to learn whether Lord Lansdowne considered that the case warrants a close demand against the Chain Est

3. request that to the may be sent the ensures form's despatch b. sbd with Your reply.

CAR Lenay Valor 246 vious Paper. SLEJE PO ET luzd 3f 2150--0000-7-1900 5·0-0000-11-1900 quent Paper.

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