probability of his not returning.
Should he however appear again in Hong Kong, he shall be
as Netherlands Consul
recognized in accordance with
instructions.
your Lordships
On this subject I beg to refer
the
my Despatch No.79 of 25th
July last.
I have the honor to be, Your Lordships,
Most obedient Servant,
Rutherford Alcock
11/06/11
I
am in
receipt of your Lordship's
7.6.63 of 31st October 1866, and have 10350/86 only to repeat that should Mr. Van
Oost appear in the Colony he shall at once be
recognized
as
Netherlands Consul.
Since writing this Despatch