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principal place of business of the Swatow Steam Launch Company could not be otherwise than at Swatow.
In communicating the enclosed correspondence to Mr. Willie, for his information and guidance, I request that you will instruct him that, for this reason, it is not incumbent upon him to afford the Company protection or to register their launches at His Majesty's Consulate.
I am, with great truth and regard,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,