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These points were not touched upon in the reply
as originally drafted as Sir E.Grey was desirous of
not emphasizing any points of dissent that might ex-
ist between the two Governments; but he will be glad
to make the proposed alterations if Lord Elgin's ob-
jection can thereby be removed.
A draft memorandum, revised accordingly, is en-
closed for Lord Elgin's consideration and I am to
enquire whether His Lordship would concur in its com-
munication to the French Ambassador.
I am,
sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
Thempbell