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The us MINUTE.
With reference to the letter from Mr. Stubbs, 38 Harding, 22/3 Dept 5, on the subject of recovery of persons abscond in Hongkong who have gone to China, I am directed by the Earl of Elgin to transmit to you the accompanying copy despatch from Sir F. Hopwood.
Conf 19 Sept, this the 10th of June last, previous correspondence on the subject.
DRAFT.
R.C.P. For Akong
D.J.
4 us ops
70. 89286
Sur 25 Oct
406 Deroy
For Mr. Antrobus, Mr. Cox, Mr. Innes.
Mr. Just.
Mr. Churchill,
The Earl of Elgin.