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Hony Mony 24th July, 1871-

No 362.

Colonial Sevistary (Hamble. J. Gardiner Austin)

to

How Majesty's Consul P. I. Hughes, Esyr)

Canton.

Canton -

Disturbances in the Districts

adjoining

Acknowledges his Letter -deveeving attention to _ and reports that H. Ms. Gun "Thistle has been despatched to Canton

Boost

1

Fwither assistance will be rendered, if required. ___

(Copy)

No 47

Mr. Convent Fughes to Mr Austin-

Shie

197

H. M. Consulate Crenten,

I hand

26th July 1871.

have the honor to coksmeldze

the reocipt of your Despertach N = 362.

24th instant in which you

of the 24th inform

that my repoved of the

state of affairs at this Pool was

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Where

sent off at once to the Commodore, by whom the Thistle was sent hen without delay, and His Excelleway the Licitenant-lzom

you add that

nor

will be quite prepared to give us all available support in the event

The Honorable

Austin,

J Gardins Muslims,

Colonial Sparetury.