the Ship to be recovered in manner laid down, but for persons not Seamen no provision seems to be made.
Many other instances besides the above recited may be named, but I refer specially to British Subjects.
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I presume that as such he was to be treated. I refer to how a man deserted, the owner of the Ship is not liable, and that man is to be considered as one of those whose case I have already given.
In response to this, I hope to receive your views. Another kindred point has also been brought to my notice, which concerns seamen who arrive here from Whampoa, representing themselves as deserters from a British Ship since sailed from China, and claiming relief as distressed British Seamen.
I await your instructions on the subject of this despatch, which seems to me to require early settlement.
I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, Sir, Your most obedient Humble Servant.