and the rivers and as
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to ports, and the
having
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myself heard the remarks and
and steamers
of the Commanders of the ships by which I have travelled.
Suggestions
(Signed) Robert Hart
Inspector General of Customs
Peking, 31st January.
(True Copies)
Colonial Secretary
Government House, Hong Kong, 5th April, 1867.
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt, on the 18th Ultimo, of Your Excellency's Despatch of the 12th February covering copy of correspondence with Lord Stanley, and transmitting able Mems: by Mr Fort on the subject of the erection of Light Houses and Beacons for the purpose of facilitating and rendering more secure the navigation
His Excellency
Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B.,
Her Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary, and Minister Plenipotentiary
Pekin.