b 22 of 1848.
helone to 1 in Despatch
by their Chinese Servants- too Brition Subjects at Hongkong of value of property stolen from Palmerston, reporting rastitation 4th Febuary, 1828.
dir John Davis to Viscount.
Copy of despatch 1:19 from
801, tong
#92
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Keying, High Imperial Commissioner, &c., &c., sends the following reply to a letter of the Honourable Envoy, respecting the place where the money for the stolen property is to be paid.
It would appear from a report of the Heang-slan magistrate regarding the money payable for the stolen articles, that the gentry of the clan of Hwang-a-kwan duly handed over 1630 Dollars, being 1178 taels 6 mace silver in weight. This being sent to Canton, in order to be made over to Wilson, I the Great Minister found on examination that it amounted to the losses incurred by the said Wilson. I have therefore sent it to Consul Macgregor, that he may receive it and hand it over to Wilson,
Whilst forwarding this answer I wish you much happiness, and address the same To His Excellency Her Britannic Majesty's Plenipotentiary,
Sir John F. Davis, Bart., &c., &c., &c. Taoukwang, 27th year, 12th month, 20th day, (25th January, 1848.) Received 27th instant.
(True Translation,)
CHARLES GUTZLAFF, Chinese Secretary.
(True Copy,)
A. R. JOHNSTON.