crivey
to Cowloon all such
articles as
and to
had been recovered
express my regret at
the occurrences
.
which had
Mathen pla thither by a guard of 50
He was accompanied.
soldiers, - was received very
courteously, -and the Authorities conveyed through him their
thanks for of the property. If any.
the restitution
other articles are discovered
I will take care
they shall
be restored to their
Iconceive
owners.
any farther
proceedings must be left to the Military authorities.
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In the meantime
utime Sought
to add that I am convinced.
Mr. Bridges the acting bolonial Secretary had no participation
in - or
way
& gave.
his sauction in.
to the irregularities
any
which took place at bowloom. on the contrary, before
e notice
of the matter assumed in any shape
au
official character he expressed to me the greatest disgust at what had occurred
I have the honor to be,
with the highest respect,
Siv
Your Most obedient, Humble Servont
John Bonnns
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