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entirely
to be settled at home by the respective Government offices interested.
The
opinions of the Nagasaki and Hiogo Communities if forwarded to London, will probably facilitate arrangements, and no change
can
take place until a convention is concluded between Great Britain and
Japan.
The Admiral
of
the Station
and the Admiralty at home, would
wish to have a word to
probably wish
on the subject
as the Port of
say
Nagasaki is occasionally the station of the principal part of the China
Squadron
Squadron.
I have etc. (signed) S. Barff, Assistant Postmaster General
in charge.
(True copy)
Asai
Smit
Acting Colonial Secretary;
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