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asporities of war and diplomary, throughout

the scicting complications, are acku.

acknowledged

to have been attended with much succes,

As for the two Belligerent Powers, France

and China, I shall steadily adhere to

the

policy which I believe to be that of eter

● Majesty's Govermeneut; that is, I shall show

int courtcey to the Officers of both sides,

personal

while affording

weither side assistance n

lowards their warlike operations.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Cordship's Most Obedient,

Humble Servant;

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