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breso than Henghong but must be 4rry much wärmice than the Tratas.

Ohe discussing this subject, with a

Merchant of kong hong

tee was of.

opinion that the idea svoutae be

acted on by the residents of that =_ place now it toas tincion that a good harbour existed at the Fratas

And wished me to write a letter..

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the subject ii one. of the local papers which I promised to do should the Government not require the reclusive use of the Island. The local Medica? Men may not be.. mclined to breis this proposition favorably for obvious reasons, but I write under consideratie

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Expericace of the effects of the Climate

of this part of China, on the bratth

our men, totten & declare

of our

my

belief, Hat by adopting it, one

osonment will save m

many

lives and much Freasure.

Free Copy

Fred!" Forth.

Acting Celonical,

Celonial Secreta

b. Secretary :