which, it is to be feared, has succeeded in stirring up disastrous savage outrage all over the earth. The vessels sailed under the Hong Kong flag, and were owned by the same person.
The enclosed correspondence will give full particulars, and after the decision in the case of "the 'Levount'", I shall have the honor of again addressing you.
As regards the "General Blomes", she was out of Colonial jurisdiction when intelligence of her proceedings reached the authorities, but I am anxious to be advised if the position taken by Rear Admiral Sir Edward Stirling be correct - that though she possessed no national rights, and was violating no law, matter of what nation, he was not justified in seizing her on the high seas.
It will be perceived that I made immediate appeal to the Governor of the Portuguese Settlement of Macao, who concurred, but unsuccessfully, to detain the "General Blomes" for whose passengers entertain grave apprehensions.
I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, Sir, Your most Obedient, Humble Servant, John K(ennedy)