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land is now in the possession (if this is really desired): information obtained by Major Morris's will, a full knowledge of which were a defence: (if the next best. If which is the which has been determined upon by the Taotai): together with all the circumstances of the case, and I submit that it would be best to await a reply, and that there any modifications: or changes: can be thought desirable by the Colonial can be made by Major Morris, as coming from Military. Pekin receives them "Excellently. I can suggest no other course than this.
At the same time I would point out that Major Morris has already received private information that the Taotai is becoming impatient, and that if a very long interval is allowed to elapse before reply from Major Morris, then he has a faith that will be Suspicions of our good faith will be aroused, which I undesire.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your Excellency's
Obedient Servant,
M.J. Gascoigne
Major General Commanding in China & Hong Kong