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History and Particulars of the Office of the Secretary of State and other Offices, Institutions and Associations connected with the Colonies... Historical and Statistical Account of the Colonies (in alphabetical order) with Appendix to Part II.-North Borneo, Sarawak and Possessions or Protec- torates not administered under the Secretary of State for the Colonies |