CO129-008 - Foreign Office - 1844

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CONFIDENTIAL

MAR 9 1944

Foreign Office,

March 1. 1844.

Sir,

I am directed by the Earl of Aberdeen to transmit to you herewith, a copy of a despatch which he has addressed to Mr Fairbank, proceeding to China, relative to the Chief Superintendent of British trade.

I am, Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

Robertson

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