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Acting, Angling 4th January, 1845.
A private communication in reply.
I have had the pleasure to receive Your Excellency's private communication and prepare this letter for the Steamer, which is about to proceed to Canton for the Treasure. By the steamer I must also ... your favorable acceptance of some trifling articles of English Wine and provisions, in return for your kind present before sent.
I am an avowed enemy to all public criminals, and should any subjects of China offend against their Government and seek refuge in Hongkong, I will,
His Excellency Keying,
instantly ...
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