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Sir,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hong Kong,
1 November, 1855.
I have the honour to enclose, according to your request, the Deposition taken before the Court of Police Sessions in the Case of Mr. Nichols, Master of "the Reindeer", and also the statement of Martin, the Mate, referring to the absence of M. Michiels from his custody.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) W. J. Mercer, Colonial Secretary.
James Keenan Esquire,
United States Consul.
The Copy,
Colonial Secretary.
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