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fous

in Chi

oard of

might be regeared with reference to the British population who

may

be

established at the five Parts for purposes

of Trade.

In

reply

Jamr to request that

you will state to Lord Stanley that

Lord Aberdeen sees no

objection to

the establishment of a Bishopric at Hong kong ; but before he finally decides on so important a point, he

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will deem it expedient to refer the matter to Sir John Davis for his openion as to its fitnes both with reference to British interests in China,

and

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and also to the feelings of the Chinese

Government and People.

I am,

Sir

your most obedient, humble Sewant,

All Addington.

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