tTclegrapbic ll&M’CSs:— 
“Secretary, Singapore.” 
it is requested that the following 
number be quoted in the reply to 
this letter. 
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Sir, 
I am directed to forward for the info mat ion of the 
Committee of Management of the Botanic Gardens the enclosed 
copy of a letter dated the 12th December addressed to this 
Govern! jent by Professor Baker tor ether with a Report* 
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2. I ai'i to ask you to obtain and for nrd any recoim-enua 
tions the Committee may have to make after considering the 
1 e t■t er a n d Re r> o rt. 
V 
I have the honour to be, 
Sir, 
You r obed lent servant, 
Colonial S ; ere tar y, 
Straits S 2 i ; 1 1 ©rents. 
The Director of Gardens, 
S J r. ■> i 1 1 ;> S e 11 j . qj u on t s , 
SINGAPORE. 
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