My Lord Duke,
Houghtong,
18th Oct.
10th August, 1865.
I have the honor to acknowledge your Grace's despatch No. 187 of 26th June last, approving my Proclamation of 28th February forbidding the export of arms and Military Stores from this Port, but excepting provisions, and stores intended for the Imperial Government of China.
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His Grace
The Duke
of
Newcastle, K.G.
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Hongkong,
14th Oct. 1863
10th August, 1865.
I have the honor to acknowledge your Grace's despatch No. 187 of 26th June last, approving my Proclamation of 28th February forbidding the export of arms and goods Military Stores from this Port, but excepting provisions, and stores intended for the Imperial Government of China.
His Grace
The Duke
of
Newcastle, K.G.
However, to strictly follow the format and instructions given:Hongkong,
14th Oct. 1863
10th August, 1865.
My Lord Duke,
I have the honor to acknowledge your Grace's despatch No. 187 of 26th June last, approving my Proclamation of 28th February forbidding the export of arms and goods Military Stores from this Port, but excepting provisions, and stores intended for the Imperial Government of China.
His Grace
The Duke
of
Newcastle, K.G.
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