7.
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he
to the effect that ho believed every thing had been restored,
On the 28th I was astourished
to find that my private
Dunlop (with
note to boloriel
rticulars connected
many particular
with the proceedings at
bowloon), was
published
in a local Newspaper of which
I enclose copy.
I had written another private note to bolonel Dunlop expressing my regret that be should have shown my former Communication to any of the officers concerned.
but that note contains no
W.2.
such passage
Ad
s that
it quoted
in the Hougtong Register .
In this state of Matters Irequested the acting colonial Secretary officially to address the Military Commandant on the violation of confidence exhibited by the publica-
publication.
of my private letter. I have
the honor to send
We s
Mr. Bridges
Copy of
communication
to bolonel Dunlop, dated
98th Instarit, and of Colonel. -Dunlop's reply dated n
yesterday.
I have to add that I
desired Mr. Caldwell to