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time, to invite Your Lordship's attention to Sir G. Bowen's despatch on this subject, N. 94 of 26th February, 1885.
I have the honour to be
May Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
Millarsh
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N. 934
Sir,
Conclosure.
C. O. 15048
The Military Secretary's office,
23 AUG 1885
China
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the 27th June, 1885.
With reference to your letter N:1011 of the 31st July, 1885, I have the honour to forward for the consideration of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government the enclosed letter from Lieutenant-Colonels Ellis and Barker,
The Honourable the Colonel Commanding wishes me to state that whilst strongly endorsing the opinions of Lieutenant-Colonels Ellis and Barker it appears to him that the chances of danger to Vessels of
The Honourable
the Acting Colonial Secretary,
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