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I am directed by the Marquis of Salisbury to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 31st ultimo, respecting the channel through which persons in Hong Kong should communicate with Her Majesty's diplomatic and Colonial Authorities in China and with the Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office.