at Conolong, quoting
an order from Keying in which His Excellency says,
"How could the linaw clerk Chingting go of his own accord to Hongkong, so that
and boats have been detained.
both
rent
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The territory of Hongkong belongs to England, and none ought to go there and buy duties":"
levy Considering this as conclusive, I authorized the Chief Magistrate to hand over the detained Officer to the Chinese Authorities, in compliance with their desire, that he should be severely punished according to law, in order to put a stop to the annoyance of any body going again to Hongkong."
In connection with this subject, I beg to inclose the copy of a proclamation issued to the Chinese inhabitants of the Colony,
tax.
Ever
on the Subject of Land
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Than the above table,
With the highest respect,
Your Lordships,
Most obedient, humble Servant,
2 Davis