In these circumstance it would obviously be impossible that
be arms at present detained at Hongkong should be allowed to
TITL he Colony for Canton or any other port in China, Had I
jean consulted before the Colonial Secretary visited Canton
nd entered into his agrement with Dr Yu Ting Yang 1 should
ertainly have warned Your Kxcellency against any such proposal
jeing agreed to.
I have the honour to be,
317,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
(Sd) J. N. Jordan,
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