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the season.
the happiness of the
Minute by Governor
28th March 1874.
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Acknowledge and say that I shall do all in my power to adjust this matter; which is one between debtor and creditor only.
"only" - I should suggest for the consideration of the Annam Government that it would be desirable they should appoint a Consular Agent on whom they could rely to prevent the Annamese Officers overstepping the authority with which they are invested, which appears to have led to the present trouble, and also to protect those officers from being imposed upon by foreigners.
Signed / AB. Kennedy
March 28/7/4.