1.
sir,
28th August,
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M.4175/33.
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With reference to your letter of the 16th
August, No. F.5387/1394/10, I am commarded by My
Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you,
for the information of the Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs, that They concur in the recommendations
of the Commander-in-Chief, China Station, that shipa
trading anywhere in China should be fitted with grilles
and supplemented when practicable with an armed guard
as a protection against internal and external piracy.
Copies of this letter have been sent to the
ard of Trade and Colonial office.
The Under Secretary of State,
Foreign Office,
S.K 1.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant