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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