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Mr. Mercer the Chairman is now conferring in the Committee.
afford useful information.
Comes under Consideration.
168 the force.
I trust his decision will be handed to the Committee & may be useful.
No285. Miscellaneous.
8 October informed 4 her 144
My Lord,
EL Victoria, Hongkong,
LIVET,
OCT.26
1850
332 August, 1850-
"I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Lordship's despatch. 1778 of 25 April last, and to state in reply thereto, that inquiries having been made at Canton through Mr. Bowring, I learn that Ion Jesus Ilias is a well educated person and in all respects fitted for the appointment of Peruvian Vice-Consul at Hongkong. – I am, however, apprised that Mr. Ilias is not at present in China having left for Lima on the 6th Instant, whence it is possible he may return after a few months' absence.
I have the honor to be, With the highest respect,
Your Lordship's,
Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
The Right Honourable, The Earl Grey,
&c. &c. &c.
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