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could not-

for such a

theg purpose, and as feel at liberty to give their consent ford which Clause it in the @raft - Ordinance) provides were such consent applied for

beyond the limits haced by Clause IV of the Ordinance of 1866, they canned recommend the Secretary of State to advise Apor Majestyy to assent to the extension, which is proposed, of the latter Ciause . My Fords consider that the anomalies and doubtful questions which must attad

any

attempt is exxtard Butish Authorization to trading operations in other abilized and independent Countries ought to be avoided.

The Enclosures to your

sures to your letter are

returned here with

Jam

Bel

( Signed) Felliam Lane

( honed) Cecil. C. Smith

Acting Coinsial Secretary.