My Lord,
I have delayed doing so until I had seen the new Hackwan Chun, who was daily expected to arrive; a death in his family has, however, disabled him from taking office for a period of three months. I thought it right not to delay informing Your Lordship that I am carrying out the instructions conveyed in your Despatch of 22 February.
I have had the honor to receive your Lordship's despatch, marked separate of the 20 May last with its inclosure, on the subject of the Chinese Revenue Cruisers, and directing me to report my views as to the best means of obtaining the Establishment of a fair...
Canton 24th July 1876.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
B. Robertson
Colonial Under Secretary of State for Colonies
The Right Honorable,
The Earl of Derby,
Foreign Office,
London.
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was daily Expected
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My Lord,
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B Nobertson
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Under Sech ofŝtate for Colonies
So
204. may
1873
Under Secy of State, I.Q.
I have had the honor to
receive your Lordship's despatch,
marked separate of the 201
may last with it's inclosure,
on the subject of the Chinese Revenue Cruisers, and directing
me to report my
views as to the
best means of obtaining the Establishment of a fair
The Right Honorable.
The Earl of Derby
Foreign Office
London
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