Sessions of the Supreme Court met on the 26th June, Convicted, and sentenced.
The notes of the Chief Justice were received on 2nd July, and a Meeting of the Executive Council was held on the following day. At this meeting Justice Hulme was present, and the Sentence was fully considered and confirmed.
Lee Akung was executed accordingly on Tuesday, 11th July last.
It is requested only to acknowledge (not approve) reports of others.
I have the honor to be,
With the highest respect;
Your Lordships'
Most Obedient,
Humble Servant,
John Bowring
Gov9330 HKory
10th Sept 765
Governor Sir John Bowring
MINUTE
N244
1/5 MRElliot
Merivale PJBall
I have to acknowledge your Despatch N112 of the 4th inst., reporting the execution of the Chinese Lee Akung who had been convicted of murder at the Criminal Sessions on the 26th June.
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