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mity — And if
peace of this community...
the aforesaid Defendant has committed
a assault, it was committed in
an
violation of the Laws of the United
States only, and to those Laws is
he amenable, and
in consequence
the United States Court has sole
jurisdiction in this case.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
(Signed) Robert Keenan, M. S. Consul.
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To the
Chief Magistrate of Police,
Hongkong, July 22, 1856.
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Robert Secretary
United States Consulate,
(Copy)
Dear Sir,
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belonging to
72-321856.
Hongkong, July 22 1856
Lawrence Larking, a seaman on the American ship "Annie Kimball", deserted from that vessel a few days since.
Will you have the goodness to have him arrested and forwarded on board that vessel.
He is about five feet and ten inches in height, of light complexion, and has dark curly hair.
I am,
(Signed) Robert Keenan,
M. S. Consul.
Charles May, Esq., Supt of Police, Hongkong.
True Copy
Robert Secretary
United States Consulate,