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course in.
your power
understanding
to come
to
with (the . Representatives of)
America, and France, and to acquaint-
the Portuguese that they should
& give up the three Chinese soldiers, to the end that
A necessary
communication.
Addressed, to H. E. Mr. Bonham.
H. B. M. Plenipotentiary, the H.
Tan kwung, 20th year, 8th moon, 25th day.
11th October, 1849.
True Translation
(Signed) . Wade
Assist: Chinese Secretary!
this affair may be brought
be brought to a conclusion, and. the good feeling (between our nations) strengthened.
and
So be it.
As soon as I shall have received- your Excellency's reply, I shall direct the officer deputed, to surrender the head- hand of the Commandant. Admiral. I therefore write this reply, availing myself of the opportunity to wish Your Excellency comfort, and. tranquillity. Appended is a sheet containing the copies forwarded of my
declaration in re,
reply
to the
Portuguese
(Senate), and. communications in
my
reply to (the Ministers of) America.
and. France.