inclosed Memorandum by Sir F. Bruce that he consulted Mr Owen respecting this case when he was at Pekin, I am of opinion that that gentleman's Fees may properly be allowed, & with regard to Mr. Swale's claims, H. R. foot, considering how cook his services to this Dept will cease, have come to the decision not to contest them.
you You will.
accordingly inform Mr.Sock
of this decision payment to hime
&
to hime of the sum
will authorize the
you
of $6075 as
Mr
this
Case
his Costs & those of Pwr Owen
Jamze
(104) Tepell
328
Coky Gos: infr
No. 208-22.
Sir
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NOV 30
1865
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Foreign Office Rovember 29.1865
With reference to your letter
f
the 31st of August, I am directed The Earl of (Corcndow to request
by
that you
will state to Mr in
Secretary Cardwell that the Board of Fressury
in Communication with
this Department, have under their Consideration the Expediency of
despatching, a competent officer to (hina and Japan with instructions
to report generally upon the question Under Secretary of State Colonial Office
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