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on the islet and he doubts whether there would be
any advantage to this country in the annexation of
this reef, which might moreover give rise to difficulty with Japan and China; but assuming the facts of
the enterprise are as stated in the letter he is
disposed to afford protection in the event of there
being any attempt to interfere with the British Commercial operations by any party which cannot prove a
title to the island.
Sir E. Grey will be glad to be favoured with
any observations which the Earl of Crewe may wish to
make in regard to this matter.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
T.A.
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on the islet and he doubts whether there would be
any advantage to this country in the annexation of
this reef, which might moreover give rise to diffi-
culty with Japan and China; but assuming the facts of
the enterprise are as stated in the letter he is
disposed to afford protection in the event of there
being any attempt to interfere with the British Com-
mercial operations by any party which cannot prove a
title to the island.
Sir E. Grey will be glad to be favoured with
any observations which the Earl of Crewe may wish to
make in regard to this matter.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
Ta
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