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as the Constitution

the

will endeavour, as far

of the Imperial Naval force permits, to assimilate the detail of Imperial Gamboat Squadron to that which prevails in European Startees.

I have P.

(Signed) D. B. Robertson,

Consul.

245

If. Ms. Ship Princess Charlotte

(Copy)

Hong Kong 3rd October, 1868.

Sin

′′

Aquestion having arisen here

ous to the right of the Chinese gumboat

Chin hai to be considered as a

vessel of war, and there being much

as to what Flag Chinese vessels

doubs

of war should

wear ; I have the

honor to suggest.

that

you should request the Viciroy to publish a notification through you for. general information, stating what is the Chinese national man of.

D. Brookes / Robertson Day?, C. 13.

H. 13. M's. Consul.

At Canton.

DE