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I transmit to you for the information of Lord John Russell the enclosed copy of a despatch from the late Lt. Governor of Hong Kong, with its enclosure. The Colonial Secretary, on the subject of our relations with that Peninsula.
I am … H.M. …
Entered 8198 The Under Secretary War Office. MAUTE 859 M. Pennell AUG T MT Elliot 7 If Herivale 20! MCFortesmis Cavalle 21.
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With reference to your letter of the 31st of May 1858 relative to the proposed cession to the British Crown of the Kowloon Peninsula, I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to transmit to you.