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correspondence between the Colonial authorities in Hongkong
and the Chinese authorities in Canton should in the future,
as in the past, be conducted through His Majesty's Consul Gen-
eral and that the latter or his delegate should be present at
all negotiations which take place between the two Goverments.
It is a source of sincere regret to me that there
should be any official difference between myself and Sir
Frederick Lugard with whom I have always had the most friendly
relations and from whom I have received much kindness.
I have the honour to be, with the highest respect,
sir.
Your most obedient, humble servant,
(siqued) Jon.
Jordan