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with which to lay the stone, and that I accepted it subject

to your approval. I have ascertained that the reason of

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his having the trowel made in gold was that he desired to

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present trowels to the Viceroys of Canton and Naking whose

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delegate was present, and that he was advised that the one

presented to me as Governor and as actually performing the

ceremony should be distinctive in character from those

presented to the Chinese Viceroys. In these circumstances

I hope that Your Lordship will see no objection to my

acceptance of the trowel.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

M..

Governor,&C..

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