45 The far greater question as to the influence which may hereafter result from the Russian movements down the Amoor, their settlements on the Coast of Tartary, their position at the Court of Peking would seem the field for greater considerations than I can here venture to discuss.
Ought the vast extension of the territory of the United States and wonderful augmentation of the population and Commerce in North Western America to be lost nor sight of, in anticipating and providing against future contingencies?
46. I conclude with the consciousness that in surrendering the important trust confided to me by Her gracious Majesty - after trials and perils of no common character, neither the Public interests nor the honour of the Crown have suffered while confided to my keeping; and in the humble hope that such will be the view of Her Majesty's Government, I have the honour to be, With the highest respect,
Sir,
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
John Bowring
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