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version of the latter title as stated in the second
paragraph of your despatch he could not see his way to
consent to a departure from the Chinese form which had
been mutually agreed upon, without first obtaining the
concurrence of Marshal Li. He also considered that it was
desirable to obtain the approval of the latter to the
appointment of the merchant in question and therefore
desired that the matter be held over pending the Marshal's
return.
I have, &c.,
(Sd.) J. F. Brenan,
Acting Consul-General.