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assuredly time that I should receive the special instructions referred to by Lord Granville and for which I have already applied in my despatch W. 82 the 18th March ultine. It will
2. of
be remembered that, in the
event of the outbreak of hostilities, both the belligerent parties will endeavour to m -procure supplies of all Kinds from HongKong; and that m difficulties will arise about
contraband of war, and other
delicate
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delicate and important questions,
lead to grave
which may
international complications.
I have the honour to be,
0 My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Ardient
Humble Servant,
SMBowen