AGTI
the United States Consul in that Colony of the proceedings of the Chief Magistrate on the occasion of the Arrest of the chief officer of the United States vessel "William Buckman" to answer a charge of assault committed on one of his crew in the Harbour of Hongkong;
I transmit to you, for your information, copy of a report which has been received from the Law officers upon this case, and to request that you will move H.E. the Governor to communicate the same to Labouchere.
Your most obedient humble servant,
Shelburne
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