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at thacas, on the afflicting occasion of the atrocious murder there of, such assistance and support as he was able to afford in his capacity of Representative of a Power bound by ancient Ties of Alliance to Portugal and in friendly Relations with the Chinese Empire.
The Undersigned has further the honour to acquaint Viscount Moncorvo, that a copy of his note of the 29th shall be duly communicated to M. Bonham, who will no doubt duly appreciate the honourable & complimentary manner in which his conduct on the occasion has been noticed.
The Undersigned (Signed) Palmerston Foreign Office Dec. 7th. 1849.
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