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right to return to the Corps under the arrangement,

mentioned that they should re-engage to complete a

further 9 years' service as Marines.

The re-engagement would be merely formal, and

could be carried out on board the Flag Ship at Hong

Kong.

My Lords desire that you will be good enough to

cause the necessary directions to be given accordingly.

The Commander-in-Chief, China, has been informed

this arrangement.

I am,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

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