Despatch to the Honorable
the Commander of Her
Majeship's Epaces in China.
His Excelleray thought
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thes Eart of Elgin and
His Lordship is of opinion that it is inexpedient
any farther
to make
reduction in the forces
now under the command.
of
the Honorable Fib
General Ashburnham .
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circumstances that
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(Signed) John BBowring.
True Coffy.
Mr. J. Budge
Secretary
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