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then the idea of annexing territory anywhere.

in the world, and that he knew no

nothing

whatever

such intention as

that

of any

Minister

of Marine and the Colonies.

I have ete.

signdy Legons

attributed to the French Authorities at

Saigon.

I answered that I presumed.

that no

intention

of the kind could be

entertained without his knowledge.

sanction.

and

I shall nevertheleor ark

M. de Réminat

for

the

definite information

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on the subject which he promised

the 28th mst, to obtain for me

from.

the

The sister.