It is, therefore, with the greatest easure that I have the honour and over to you today, Sir Frederick, the insignia of the Order of St. Dav, His Majesty the King of Norway having been pleased to create you Knight Commander of the 1st Class of that Order. Task yet to secept it as an appreciation Of the merits of a long and successful career in China, and in particular for your work' in the interest of the country which I have the honour to represent, That it should fall on me to bring you this token of appreciation from His "Majesty is "so" much more satisfactory to me as it maker me think "of the many" years when I have had the pleasure of co-operate ing with you, frst when you were Commissioner' of Customs in Shang. hal, and now. during' the years singe you became 1-G.
Sir Frederick, I have the honour hand over to' you the decoration thanks for your work in years th accompanied by the hearties:
passed and the best wishes for Yourself and your Service in yea come.
T express these wistes on behalf of His Majesty, my countrymen, ind [and myself, Those present included
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