Board
of
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himself with his Ship's papers at this
Consulate.
If not authorised to Carry, English Colours, I respectfully submit whether
her owners might not be proceeded against
for
the abuse of them, with a view to the prevention of further misconduct whereby The reputation of our country's flag is made to bear the burden of all the lawlessness & aggressions of the Portuguese in this part of
the World notorious as they are for injustice in their dealings with the Chinese.
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I am conscious of the want of tangible evidence in this case. But I consider it
My duty, notwithstanding, to present the facts, as made known to me, to your Excellency.
Though
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Though unauthenticated by documentary proof, they may be considered undoubted
fact.
The Lorchă in question is said to
be giving Convoy to Vessels going outward, after which she is to return to Hong Kong.
I trust you will see fit to give orders for compelling her Master, on her arrival there, to render a strict account of his proceedings; And that you will likewise consider the expediency of enforcing the same regulations for British Vessels, on their arrival at the Consular Ports, in the case of the Victoria being considered liable to that demarcation Unless prompt notice be taken of the lawless proceedings of such Vessels, it is
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Office
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