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assuredly time that I should receive the special instructions referred to by Lord Granville and for which I have already applied in my despatch W. 82 the 18th March ultine. It will

2. of

be remembered that, in the

event of the outbreak of hostilities, both the belligerent parties will endeavour to m -procure supplies of all Kinds from HongKong; and that m difficulties will arise about

contraband of war, and other

delicate

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delicate and important questions,

lead to grave

which may

international complications.

I have the honour to be,

0 My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Ardient

Humble Servant,

SMBowen