CO129-406 - Public Offices - 1913 — Page 206

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HONGKONG,

2nd "arch, 1858.

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that attention which is due to it, unbacked or

patronized by name or interests.

The object I have in view is to bring to your

notice the great importance of Cowloon point, and Stone

Cutters Island in this Harbour, believing that if the

present opportunity is lost in obtaining its cession,

which we should insist upon, before long another power

will occupy it either by Rentel, Purchase or Cession.

I would state my reason, and if time to glance at the

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DESTOUSTIE.D.

Pight Fonourable

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The Earl of Fardwicke,

&c.,

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