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that I dermed it unnecessary communicate the scheme in contemplation. for the establishment of there.

dux - stations and prospecting.

Inforrect with

which I had conferrect Ober Majesty's Minister, until

it was

officially

communicated to

by the Chinese authorities,

inasmuch.

do not attach

49 dit mot and

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the importance.

to them This Excellency does. sering. their action

is directed

against Opium alone, and no other article. of Merchandize, and therefore cannot prejuoticially

Convmek OL

offpot.

the general

of Hong Many..

I should, however, have much

regret should His Provellency forl aggrievect by my

So.

I am.

نار می فهمی

having

wing done

Ker,

(Signed) 1. B. Hebertson,

Bajneet

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Conval.

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Spittenda Castro .

for denial Decretary

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