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H.M. S. Cleopatra Hongkong, 12th May, 1857-
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I have the honor to acknowledge. the receipt of your letter clated the 10'6 Instant_ From that letter it affords
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peat satisfaction to learn, that the health of the Troops had been materially benefited by my compliance
wishes in placing a portion
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of M. M. Ship "Minden" at.
your disposal. and I would here remark, that it is
my earnest wish you should always find me ready to cooperate with _ yourself for the good of the service_
With reference to any further appropriation of that ship for the
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Major General Jervois . 4.4. Commanding in China-
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