Inclosure. 3 in despatch 172 of 1847.
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Keying High Imperial Commissioner,
7:
7:
sende the following reply to a letter of the Honorable Envoy, respecting
a
Salt junk nen down by a Steamer (Ihere follows the substance of that despates
When the above reached me
the
Greal Minister, I was sufficiently convinced of the justice with which the Honorable Envoy manages matters, as will as of the compassionate regard towards the poor. The
Owner
of the
Salt junk will feel extraordinary gratitude for the favor shown.
Having directed an
officer of
the Salt: department to communicatos
to him the contents, I send this reply
to the Honorable Envry, and wish much happiness, whilst addressing
Jame
you
the
Good the loss. will be compelled to make. the Owner of the Steamer
Sir John Daves in reply,