CO129-164 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [7-9] — Page 408

4.

Excellency the sentiments of my most respectful consideration. God prave Your

for

Excellency for many apears

Hong Kong, 26th Augent, 1878.

(Signed) Perrin I de Piyada

N $33.

Jener

Sir Arthin Kennedy to Tenor de Pejad-a

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406

Government Otone. Aungtong, 30 & Argent, 1878

3.

I have the honor to acknow.

ledge the receipt of your

letter, NY,

of the 26. Intant, informing

A de Lavalle o

S.

of In Don

Jone

departure, and of your having assumed charge of the Spanih Consulate.

I

me

regret that in the absence

of the naval anchority which

governo

such cases, I am

I am precluded

from officially recognizing you.

Don P. I. de Pejada