I am directed to state to you that Messrs. are willing to accede to the request of your firm.
I will cause the necessary instructions to be served accordingly.
The Memo, in triplicate, accompanies you.
A Letter has already been received at this Office, & I have the honour to transmit to you herewith a copy of what has been drawn up in reply.
A copy of this Paper has been sent to Legate at Peking, who has been instructed to communicate it to Sir R. Hart.
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