which has been drafted as reply to Sir Robert Hart's letter is also inclosed, and I am to request that in laying this letter before Secretary Colonel Stanley you will inform him that it is proposed, with his concurrence, to forward it to Her Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires Peking for communication to Sir Robert Hart.
The Secretary of State for India has also been consulted on this question.
I am, Sir, Your most obedient, humble Servant Philip ...
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