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by the Thinese people either in Canton or in Hong Kong,

It would certainly be welcomed by the Cantonese sea-fering

folk and it would serve to vindicate British prestige.

7.

I have shown this despatch in draft to Commodore

Stirling and to Colonel ifontague-Rates, who concur in the

practicability of the proposed punitive expedition.

Accordingly I have the honour to request that, if these

recommendations meet with the approval of His Majesty's

Government, the necessary instructions may be sent to Hong

Kong by telegram.

8.

I have sent a copy of this despatch to His

Majesty's Minister at Peking, and His Majesty's Consul

General at Canton.

9.

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I enclose a chart showing 3ias Bay and its

contiguity to Hong Kong waters: and I have indicated on

the chart the anchorage to which pirates have in the past

taken the vessels which they have seized.

I have, &c.

(Sa.) C. CLEMENTI,

Governor, &c.

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