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already been forwarded. Mr. Fletcher an Unpassed Cadet now
studying at Canton, has also given his services, and as the
language of the distressed districts is Cantonese his
practice in Colloquial will be of advantage to his studies.
The picture drawn by Mr. Clementi of the
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appalling state of destitution that came under his notice,
the gradual loss of stock and house, the sale of children and
wives to save their lives, and the manful struggle of those who
remained to prepare the ground for crops, has appealed strongly
to the people of Hongkong of all nationalities. I know not if
the people of the famine districts are anti-foreign. But while
their antipathy may be repressed by official action, its
assuagement would more likely result from a possible response
to the spontaneous evidence of practical sympathy in their
extremity from a neighbouring foreign Colony.
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I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
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