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England and the English authorities,

and with each other;-

advantage in the

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slight

in the present condition

of affairs in this

3.

in this quarter of the globe.

I have no doubt but

that my official and personal

relations with Admiral Willes' successor will be equally cordial

as with him.

4.

I would suggest —

that a copy of this despatch might be sent to the Lords of the Admiralty

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's Most obedient humble servant,

5. Bowen

Copy

Enclosure No.

454.

PAGE 17 MAR 34

Vice Admiral Gilles to Governor Bowen En. 3.

3rd Feb. 1884

"Audacious" at Hongkong

7th February, 1884.

My period of Command of His Squadron in China being about to expire,

The Lords Commissioners of

The Admiralty have been pleased to appoint Vice Admiral Sir Richard E. Williams, K.C.B., to succeed me.

To His Excellency

Philip E. Bowen, G.C.M.G.,

Governor, Hong Kong.

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England and the English authorities,

and with each other;

to our advantage in the

present condition

of affairs in this

quarter of the globe.

I have no doubt but

that my official and personal

relations with Admiral Willes' successor will be equally cordial

as with him.

I would suggest —

that a copy of this despatch might be sent to the Lords of the Admiralty

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's Most obedient humble servant,

Bowen

Copy

Enclosure No. 454

PAGE 17 MAR 34

Vice Admiral Gilles to Governor Bowen En. 3.

"Audacious" at Hongkong

7th February, 1884.

My period of Command of His Squadron in China being about to expire,

The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have been pleased to appoint Vice Admiral Sir Richard E. Williams, K.C.B., to succeed me.

To His Excellency

Philip E. Bowen, G.C.M.G.,

Governor, Hong Kong.