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the same time His Lordship hopes that, in cases
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where the question of a lunatic's domicil has been
settled to the satisfaction of the Consul, Mr.
Chamberlain will not insist on the stipulation that
the lunatic shall not be sent back to the Colony
where he is domiciled without the assent of that
Colony having been previously asked and obtained.
This latter course might in some cases entail much
unnecessary delay.
A copy of your letter and of this reply will
be sent to the Acting Consul General at Shanghai for
his information and guidance.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
F. H. Blinds.