Jn 5937/69
British Consulate.
132
Canton. March 16/69.
I have the honour to inclose a copy of a despatch with its inclosures I have received from Mr. Hammond respecting the flag used by Gunboats of the "Canton Customs".
Sir,
In receipt, you will see I have mentioned these vessels do not belong to the Custom's Service, which, as you are aware, has a distinguishing flag of its own.
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