out in saying that his swords were governed by perfect temper and self-provenance.
The Chief Magistrate adds that he had noted M. Meenan's protest against the irregular induction of the bound on the Minutes of the Proceedings, and immediately supplied with the Consul's written request that the Complainant should be sent on board the "HMS Hip" to identify the belongings, which
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I take this opportunity of acknowledging Your Excellency's letter of the 10th instant, a copy of which, within the bundle of the correspondence, will be sent to Her Britannic Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) John D. Bowring,
Colonial Secretary.
(True Copy.)
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H.M.S. Steam Frigate "Sans Pareil", Hongkong, July 7th, 1856.
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's despatch of this day's date, relative to the alleged larceny by the boat of Petty Officers, &c.,
United States Consul, and
shall forward the explanation to the Government of the United States.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) James Armstrong,
Commanding United States'
Naval Forces in the
East Indies and China Seas.
True Copy
Colonial Secretary.