}
was referred to Peking for final communication
to the Chinese Authorities on the 3rd of April last,
but no reply has as yet been received, delay being
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doubtless due to recent events at the Capital. I
bt!
have no reason to doubt, however, in view of previous
assertions, but that its provisions will prove
acceptable to the Chinese Government.
I have the honour to be
Sir
Your most obedient
humble servant
Henry, Awake
Governor, &0.