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Hong Kong, 18 July 1859
I transmit to you a copy of a letter from the Foreign Office, with its enclosure from the Hanoverian Minister at this Court, applying for the issue of an Exequatur to Mr. Brodersen, Hanoverian Consul at Hong Kong.
As this gentleman appears to be resident in the Colony under your Government, I have to instruct you to report to me whether you are aware, or not, of any objection to the appointment; but if you are not aware of any such objection, you will provisionally recognise Mr. Brodersen as Hanoverian Consul at Hong Kong on his arrival, until the Exequatur is received.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient, humble Servant,
[signed]
To the Officer Administering the Government of Hong Kong.
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