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England and the English authorities,
and with each other;-
advantage in the
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slight
in the present condition
of affairs in this
3.
in this quarter of the globe.
I have no doubt but
that my official and personal
relations with Admiral Willes' successor will be equally cordial
as with him.
4.
I would suggest —
that a copy of this despatch might be sent to the Lords of the Admiralty
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most obedient humble servant,
5. Bowen
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Enclosure No.
454.
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Vice Admiral Gilles to Governor Bowen En. 3.
3rd Feb. 1884
"Audacious" at Hongkong
7th February, 1884.
My period of Command of His Squadron in China being about to expire,
The Lords Commissioners of
The Admiralty have been pleased to appoint Vice Admiral Sir Richard E. Williams, K.C.B., to succeed me.
To His Excellency
Philip E. Bowen, G.C.M.G.,
Governor, Hong Kong.
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becomes
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England and the English authorities,
and with each other;
to our advantage in the
present condition
of affairs in this
quarter of the globe.
I have no doubt but
that my official and personal
relations with Admiral Willes' successor will be equally cordial
as with him.
I would suggest —
that a copy of this despatch might be sent to the Lords of the Admiralty
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most obedient humble servant,
Bowen
Copy
Enclosure No. 454
PAGE 17 MAR 34
Vice Admiral Gilles to Governor Bowen En. 3.
"Audacious" at Hongkong
7th February, 1884.
My period of Command of His Squadron in China being about to expire,
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have been pleased to appoint Vice Admiral Sir Richard E. Williams, K.C.B., to succeed me.
To His Excellency
Philip E. Bowen, G.C.M.G.,
Governor, Hong Kong.