4th March, 1845.
Metonas, Kongxong,
Governor
Lot Stanby
Received
N21
balober, 1824.-
sexpstakes to the 26th of
Acknowledging receipt of
No 22.
Civil..
JUNE 5
My Lord,
1845
RECEIVED
JUNE 5 1845
146
Hongkong
Victoria, Hongkong,
5th March, 1845.
I beg to refer your Lordship to
1
despatch, N. 36 of the 4th Instant, which I have addressed to the Earl of Aberdeen, on the subject of Piracies between this Island and Canton. The subject
is one which involves
a question of international Law; but the growing
evil calls for immediate consideration, as it seriously affects the Commercial prosperity of Hongkong
The Right Honorable, The Lord-Stanley
etc.
Yo
I have the honor to be,
With the highest respect,
Your Lordship's,
Most obedient
Humble Servant,