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question, who is a subpet of His Danish a Majesty, and was selected by Monsieur Hansen himself during his visit to Hongkong.

I may here add that the objections which Fexpressed to Lord Aberdeen were with reference to British subjects taking upon themselves to accept the appointments of foreiger Consuls at the Chinese Pert's of Trade, and acting independently as such without any approval or permission from Her Majesty's Government, but being at the same time subject by treaty to a British local jurisdiction.

I have the honor to be,

With the highest respect,

Sin

Your Most Obedient.

Humble, Servant,-

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