to strengthen
therefore,
و
our
friendships; forasmuch
now send this communication
to the Honorable Plenipotentiary, begging that Y. E. will send the necessary
-Y. instructions to the commanding Officer at that place, that they may together and take their measures accordingly.
consult
I hope for your answer to enable
me to send an
affia Reply to
General Paruchary that he may act in conformity.
An important commuineration
Taoukwang 23rd Year, 1th moon, 23rd day
21th February 1843.
A true translation
Signed. R. Thom
Irue lony
Joint Interpreter.
Richard Woornam
Sec. to H. M's Plenipotenciary
Copy
1.2.
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Gook House Hongkong
March 1, 1843.
I have received
your
communication
of Feb. 21. enclosing an extract of one from the Tartar General Paow Chang,
proposing to establish a Custom House Station on the Island of Koolongoos
the
small one to the Westward of it called "Linsea", and considering that the former
is at present temporarily occupied by British Troops, I do not think it would be desirable or proper for any Chinese Custom House officers to be
stationed there, but I see no
objection to their being placed
provided they
are warned not to interfere
with the transit of the common
Supplies for the garrison of Koolangsoo.
The Tartar General Paru Chang, Imperial Commissioner
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