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potty rongs, but my duties here in battling with

a truculent, and hostile net of Chinese officiala

are not mado any pleasanter by unjust criticians

broadcast in the Far Eant by the authorities of

a colony in whore intereata I have laboured

unceasingly and not unsuccessfully since my arrival

in Canton.

8. I am forwarding a copy of tala despatch

to the Foreign Office, but, in vicw, of ita nature,

I am seeking your permission before sending 15

elsewhere. If, however, you have no objection, I

shall be grateful if copies can be sent by the

Legation to the other recipients of the Governor'a

letter and to Sir Cecil Clementi himself.

I have the honour to be.

Bir,

Your moat, obedient,

humble mervant,

(Sd) J. F. Brenan.

Acting Congul-General.