Srm,—With reference to-your communication of 25th inst. in which, on behalf of the signers, you requested the Council to take the necessary steps for calling special meeting of Ratepayers for Tuesday, the 7th proximo, Lam now directed to enquire whether (la view of the public notification published, in the Press by a certain number of the signatories to your Requisition), it is your intention to convene the: meeting referred to, or to abandon the same?
Tam, sir, Your obedient servant, To H. D, Huzomsox Esq.
Shanghai.
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