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less than what was demanded.
in this case
for so serious.
a
breach
of
our territorial
I a
am
writing
rights.
10.
this in a condition of -
much physical suffering, of my departure
on the eve
to take advantage of the short "leave" which "Your. Lordship has Kindly accorded
to
me,
and
if,
as is most
probable, there are other ~ points in the case which
require
require comment or explanation, I do not doubt that Mr. Stewart. (who will administer the Government during my absence) will supply
omissions.
the
I have the honour to be,
My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient
P.S. It
may
Humble Servant,
WWilliam Das Temp
to Your Lordship.
that the force sent to Canton to obtain delivery of the arrested men
the Chinese Authorities was
necessarily large
ore
from
an un
In explanation: