It

the public Chest; and I can derive nothing in

these instructions that

may

not be better refuted

when

a

that experience of the working

The System

shall have made

me a better judge of the subject

at present.

It is right,

however, then

I should draw, that Damn Safe

Doors, together with the appropriate

Locks, cannot

be procured in China-

and that therefore the deficiency

should be as

speedily

as

possibly

possible supplied from this Country,

since there

may

be considerable

deposit of them at Hongkong with the aid of 1845, when the payment of the Indemnity money

is to be completed.

I have the honour to be

My Lord,

with great respect

your Lordship's faithful servant

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