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PROCURE DES MISSIONS ÉTRANGÈRES

CHANG-HAY

21st September, 1903.

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Sir,

I am in receipt of your letter of the 11th September informing me that the Government is unable to entertain my proposal of the 28th of August regarding the exchange of Monkey Island against some land suitable for building in Hong Kong.

As you are aware our object in meeting you in that matter was to take no action in disposing of our property without giving you the opportunity of expres- sing your views on a subject which might possibly and eventually cause some prejudice to interests under the

care of your Government.

I beg to tender to Mr. Chatham and yourself

our thanks for the kindness you have shewn to us.

I have &c.,

(SGD)

L. ROBERT.

HONOURABLE F.H.MAY,

COLONIAL SECRETARY, HONG KONG.