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all probability false. Nor do I think that thorough dependence can be placed on the statement that: (deponent) does not know whither they have gone.
It is not expedient therefore on the strength of reports, and assertions without proof to detain the Criminal's father here for a lengthened period causing anxiety to His Excellency the Governor General; and I therefore appoint a party of trustworthy police, despatch a war-boat to escort the prisoners, in charge of Hesick, to Your Excellency the Officer of the tribunal to await interrogation, in Addition to which, I shall Co-operate with Wany, the Magistrate of ~ Hao-shaw, in adopting a variety of measures procuring information, and offering large rewards, for the purpose of obtaining intelligence that may lead to the capture of the men in either ~ district without regard to mutual jurisdiction. Should Li-a-jui Ting a-jun return to their homes Measures of one kind or another must be adopted for their secure in order to the carrying out of your Excellency's instructions.
I now report the circumstances the Capture of Li-yung-... attendant on the father of the Criminal, and beg that the officers deputed for this