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had been picared to concur with Ais
Lordship in sanctioning
to England
my
my return
as soon as it suited
to do, im
convenienee so to do,
consequence of the very imsaired
my health_ I now do myself
to your
Grace
state of the hour of reporting to that Sir Genge Bonham, having proceeded to the worth of China, I :im at present administering the Government of the Colony until His wxcellency's return;
which as I can
as soon
arrange
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and shall avail muself of the
I
me
after
by
affairs,
permission granted Viscount Hardinge, with the concurrence of your Grace, to
take
my
departure from Hongtong
the Overland route to Southampton.
I have the hown to be, With the highest respect,
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's,
Most obedient,
Humble Servant,
Majon General, Acting
Governon.
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