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regarding the employment of those members of his department whom he left in China. M = fleverly has rigidly conformed to the prohibition, and Mr Pope has I believe only

in One instance been permitted to superintend a work not-

Government - This

-

belonging.

to the

was the Bank, which

seemed to have some connection with the

publie convenience and

made an

exception..

was on

that ground

I was induced on my first arrival.

in the felony, to publish the prohibition above

alluded to,

in

compliance

with the Colonial

Instructions, and the invariable practice of the Ordnance department; and I know

Rule more necessary.

I have the honor to be,

of no

With the highest respect,

Sin,

Your most obedient Humble Servant,

Mais

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