Lighthouses in the Red Sea and the Gulf: Further Correspondence p.2

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Dec. 21, 1886 Cape Guardafui. Sends application to Treasury
respecting scheme of lighting; also list of strandings.

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foreign Governments as to dues
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Sends draft of Circular to Her Majesty's Re presentatives abroad for concurrence
Cannot express opinion on above till Treasury reply is received
As to intention of Government to obtain re duction of light dues
Urge reduction of light dues Sends copies of Nos. 5 and 7
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Acknowledges No. 5. Matter receiving atten tion..
Forwards a representation from Liverpool Ship-owners' Association, with remarks as to reduction of dues
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Answers No. 8. Present moment inopportune for reductions sought
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Reasons why there is a difficulty in reducing dues Sends Report of lighthouse administration, with observations Call attention to large surplus on lighthouse account, and suggest reduction being pressed at first favourable opportunity Sends No. 13 ..
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