This report clearly shows that John Bowring acted wrongly, and it is important that his successor should not proceed in a similar spirit, I think that a disapproval should be expressed of the Chinese policy which he pursued.
Kom 712 ammered with to Murdoch & No Ellist. Whether Macão is "a porta in China" is doubtful. It is a Portuguese settlement, occupying part of a Chinese island. At all events, it is in Chinese territory.
A short distance within 100 miles of it, the East Indies are to be found. For communication, who will consult th. 2. Art. if they think it worth their while.
Am 712 Prepare the draft accordingly.
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