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Sir:-

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Rece

RER OCT 07

FOREICH OFFICE.

October

237

1907.

I am directed by Secretary Sir E. Grey to ackno”-

ledge the receipt of your latter of the 27th ultimo

with regard to the closure of the British Post Office

at Tientsin.

I am to inform you that a despatch is shortly

expected from the Governor of Hongkong by mail res-

pecting the question.

It is proposed to await its receipt before con-

sidering the points raised in your memorandum,

but

this Department is in communication with the Colonial

Office with a view to an early decision being arrived

at in regard to the proposed conclusion of a emporary

arrangement pending a final decision on the general

question.

I a

Sir,

Honorary Sacratary

to the China Association,

1.9, Camon Straat,

B.C.

Your most obediant,

humble Servant,

(ed) 70 Yampbell

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