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despatch, No. 18, think it prudent to let the whole thing
drop, or merely to have it out with him in a friendly way
the next time you are together. But in any case your action
will I am sure, be guided by consideration of the over-
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riding obligation to keep the peace between Canton and
Hongkong; and it is because you will be the best judge of
how to do this that I prefer to leave any communication with
the Governor to your discretion.
Yours sincerely,
(Sgd.)
MILES W. LAMPSON.