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preparation of the map should be proceeded with as
proposed in paragraph 11 of your letter.
His Lordship does not consider it necessary in
the circumstances to invite the concurrence of the
but
Chinese Government in the proposed modification,
will instruct Her Majesty's Minister at Peking to in-
form the Tsungli-Yamên, when affairs in China have re-
sumed a more normal condition, of the difficulty which
has arisen and of the manner in which it has been met.
In accordance with the request contained in your
letter of the 9th instant the map of Hongkong &c. which
accompanied your communication of August 18th is here-
with returned.
I am,
sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
Franci
Bertie
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