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As a matter of interest, what is briefly the
history of the occupation of Hong Kong in 1841? The
C.O. List (page 326) merely states that Hong Kong, then
a desolate island sparsely inhabited by fishermen, was
ceded to Great Britain in January, 1841, and that the
cession was confirmed by the Treaty of Nankin in
August, 1842.
mission to the King, it would be desirable, I think, to
include some statement regarding the historical facts.
When we have occasion to make a sub-
As the international situation in Europe has
changed so much since you wrote your minute, do you
still wish to hold this up? In any event, ought we
not, before we take a decision as to action, consult
the Foreign Office?
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