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and supported my complaint and I hope that the steps I took were such as to meet with Your Lordship's approval.
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I add that Mr. M. Leavy Brown, the Commissioner for Chinese Customs at Kowloon, informs me that the Viceroy of Canton has requested him to make a thorough investigation into what took place regarding the matter above referred to.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
I Siming