the opposition of its Memorialists, or excite further remonstrates from myself. I shall therefore conclude by observing in reference to the address, which

Memorialists commonly say

has received

from the Chinese, that, having directed my reply printed in Chinese to be circulated very extensively. I understand that the Chinese people

that my

reply,

are a reading and reflecting - pleased and satisfied with

and if

I am not misinformed

I believe it would be deputation which

wanted

easy

now

a move

for the

to get

up an address to that effect. ?

I have the honour to be

Your Lordships

Most obedient servant,

Richard Graves MacDonnell

Governor

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