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was the Erhardt/Diedericsen combination,also German, would seem to dispose of the theory; as it can barely be suggested that both Krupp and Erhardt were subsidised with a view to cutting out Vickers who appear incidentally to have been represented in China also by a German firm,
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I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Governor,&c..