thena : although if at any future time shek a measure should be found necessary, and if there should appears any sufficient reason for doubling you on the subject, Lord Aberdeen will not fail to bear in mind the offers have so kindly made of which you your assistance.
(Signed) J. H. Addington
25. March 1843.
RECEIVED
MAR. 17
16by Hong Kong
Foreign Office, March 15.1843.
I am directed by The Earl of Aberdeen to transmit to you, for the information of Lord Stanley, a copy of a despatch from her Majesty's Consul at Canton, Deputy Superintendent of British Trade in China, reporting the state of Affairs at Hong Kong.
I am, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant.
J. H. Addington.