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relating to it at present under discussion are con-

cerned.

Sir J. Jordan does not consider that this would

appreciably affect the trade of HongKong, and Sir E.

Grey therefore proposes if the Earl of Elgin concurs,

to approve his suggestion and to authorise him to ad-

dress the necessary communication to the Chinese Gov-

eriment.

I am,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,