Confidential
DRAFT.
The Earl of Rosebery to Sir J. Walsham No 32 of December 22, 1886 respecting the Franco-Chinese Commercial Convention.
His Lordship's assent, however, is given understanding that the Despatch will be treated as Confidential and not for publication.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
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Mr. Fronde Feb 18 Mr. Pearson
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
X Mr. Meade.
Sir R. Herbert.
Lord Dunraven.
Sir H. T. Holland.
Foreign Office Feb 3 1887
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Collard Alice & 4. Feb 20th 1887 Foreign Office Acts. Jan 15 1887
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Hong Kong
18 Feb 1887
With reference to your despatch No. 318 of the 28th of September last, I have the honour to transmit to you for your information and guidance, copies of the correspondence mentioned in the margin, relative to the Franco-Chinese Commercial Convention.
I would draw your attention...
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