CO129-349 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1908 [10-12] — Page 57

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OPT.

sir,

NO.

1.

C.O.

42671

21 NOV 08

Hongkong, 12th, Hay, 1908.

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We beg to inform you that the lease of One

Tree Island runs out in October this year and our Principals have asked us to ascertain on what terms His Excellency the Governor is prepared to renew our lease for a further period. We shall therefore be obliged if you will

give us this information so that we may take the matter up with

our Glasgow friends.

Jon. Mr. P. H. May, C.M.G..

Colonial Secretary.

We have etc.,

(sd.) p. pro. Jardine Matheson

& Co., Ltd.,

C. E. Anton,

Agents, Nobel's Explosives Co.Ld.