CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10] — Page 339

Mn mercer

to

The Duke

of 1179.

Received

New castle.

Contradicting the report conveyed in Mr Mercer's Despatch No 147 of 10th Ultimo,- that

Mo Regerlation had been issued to his Frederick Bruce prohibiting the suport of arms into China

"Wh Wib many Oto 7 why Why 1.8

OCT.

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Mr Mercer

to

The Duke

of 1179.

Received

New castle.

Contradicting the report conveyed in Mr Mercer's Despatch No 147 of 10th Ultimo,- that

No Regulation had been issued to his Frederick Bruce prohibiting the supply of arms into China

"...many ... 7 why Why 1.8

OCT.

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