of appointment is already held
Colonel Graham, 59th Regiment, late Commandant, who is now absent on leave in England.
I trust this nomination
May as a
temporary
measure
meet with your approval. It is
rendered more necessary
from the
existing state of affairs in China
which have lately already once required, and
may again require,
absence
from the
I have the honor to be
with the highest respect, Sir,
Your most obedient, Humble Servant,
John Bowring
230
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Colonel Graham, 59th Regiment, late Commandant, who is now absent on leave in England.
I trust this nomination
May as a temporary measure meet with your approval. It is rendered more necessary from the existing state of affairs in China which have lately already once required, and may again require, absence from the
I have the honor to be
with the highest respect, Sir,
Your most obedient, Humble Servant,
John Bowring
230