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Sir,
Thương Long trong
19 DEC
1864
Foreign Office
140
December 17, 1864
I am directed by Earl Russell to transmit to you a copy of a letter which His Lordship has caused to be addressed to the War Department and the Admiralty respecting the apprehended attack on Canton by the Taepings.
Your obedient Servant,
Jame Sie
Secretary of State, Colonial Office