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Chinese hostilities. On previous-
occasions,
I have borne witness
to the great advantages which I then derived from the loyal support and hearty co-operation of
Admiral Dowell, with whom I
Avas
3.
throughout in constant and
intimate communication.
The community of
Hong Kong have shown their appreciation of dir W. Dowell's public services and high character, by presenting him with a farewell Address, and by entertaining him.
on
Enclosure
"Daily Press" 7th Lover. 1885.
on the 6th instant, at a public ball, which was very largely-attended, and to which the Governor
or was also
_ invited. I annex the account given
by the leading organ of the local
Fress, and which containe an
accurate report of my speech
on
copy
this occasion, together with a of the Address presented _to_ Admiral Dowell, and of his reply.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant.
SM
Bowen
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