of
an Officer of the Chinese
Government Monday last without previous reference to himself or to the Commander of the Forces, I am
directed to acquaint you that the
proceeding
is not
in accordance with
official Custom, and to request that when
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the presence of military Officers is desired
by the Governor
similar occasion
previous communication to that effect be made to the
Major General Commanding Brigade
Colonel
(Signed) A Bassano
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