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Before making any definite arrangements, the Marquis of Stenting-ton sounded the Government of India to that of the Colonial Office, and that in the Imperial and Foreign Office,
March 24. 1866
I have laid before the Earl of Clarendon your letter of the 19th Instant.
I have to state to you, in reply, for the information of the Secretary of State for War, that it appears to Lord Clarendon that, as the Treaty Ports in China are concerned.
(signed)
Edward Lugard.
China and Japan-
I am to be informed what amount of Force should, in the opinion of the Government, be available for the protection of British Interests in China.
(signed)
E. Hammond.
that it would be prudent, under present circumstances, to leave Japan without a full Regiment, half a battery of Artillery being available for the protection.
The Under Secretary of State for War Office.
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