H.M's Govt are glad therefore that, while not absolutely discouraging the idea of the mutual appointment of a Chinese Consul, you intimated that the question must be reserved for consideration when the Treaty is formally revised; and that if Prince Kung should revert to the subject, you will abide by that answer.
I am, &c.
(5.) Clarendon
Governor J.G.
8819 Hongkong No.22.
Lieut. R. G. MacDonnell
AUG
Blake
Liv
12 244
14 Aug 1869.
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