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Otise
Admiralty
his short visit there, which the... has on several occasions & almost publicly acknowledged here in a gratifying manner; it inspired him with a personal prepossession towards the British Residents within his fort here.
So far the auspice under which the new influence commences here is favorable, & I do not apprehend that it will be disturbed.
the attentions received by the Manchu Authorities during their transit through our territories, are reciprocated to the British Officers of H.M.'s Navy when they come here. A good feeling is engendered between the nationals of the two Countries; & the services of local authorities become influenced by it. His gratifying favour to merchants & facilitates their affairs.
the solicitude I feel in every thing which affects the welfare of my countrymen here is to ensure the public management of their interests in a friendly spirit with the Authorities, & without troubling your Lordship & this Govt for their adjustment.