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selected and the date of his departure from England.
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I may add that if a candidate cannot be obtained from England the Chinese Authorities will apply to some other Foreign Power, and it is with a view to avoid this that I make the suggestion of trying to meet their wishes.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
M.J. Gascoigne
Major-General,
Administering the Government.
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