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"having determined that all War "Tepels of China shall in future "Carry & Dragon Musique in addition to the distinguishing Flags already "worn by such Nessels, the officers in Command of Her Majesty'p "Thifes on this Station are to resfect "this Insign recordingly, as the Bovernment Flag of China, in the same manner as the National "Hay of other Nations" "The Flag "will be three comered yellow ground, upon which a Dragon
whon "will be designed, with the head "towards the uffer fark of the Flag, and will vary in dimensions according to the size of the Tepel
"by which it is worn."
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I am of opinion that this National Hay should be displayed in all Chimere Vessels carrying Pendants, and in addition & Flag to denote the Vice Royally or Feet to which the Vessel belongs may be hoisted at the most head.
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(Signes.) Henry Keppel.
Vice Admiral and Commander in this
месори? The Copy?
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Gardenia Multan balenial Secretary