10
and
J
a.
to request that, in laying
this letter before Earl Grenville,
Copy.
will
move
His Lordship to
you
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Cause Lord Rosebery to be informed.
Whether he concurs.
of
the reply
application.
in the terms
1
to the Marquis of Salisbury's
I am,
Sir,
Your
most obedient, humble servant,
O.4.O. F.O.
24 Jul 86
My Lord.
In the verbal communication
I
made to the F.O. on the 11th inst.
I acquainted you that the
Agreement which was
concluded between
myself
and your Lordship on
the
July 18th last, and duly
ratified by the Empress, my Sovereign,
the
exchange of Ratifications in London would be
somewhat delayed by the departure
of
the Chinese Minister, who is to succeed
the Earl of Rosebery.