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forms of law
as a
to me to make is this that as our
provide so many wide meshes through which Criminals escape, and as this special crime
of pracy is against all law and not
ainst our own some less
-particularly against
Į
formal but
but more
effectual
mode of
dealing with pirates might be
devised.
Until however
twever we are
informed how
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and if this were
that
proclaimed and understood
recognized practice I have no doubt
ood would results.
good
I have the honor to be,
Siv
Your
Most Obedient Servant Menur
far if at all. Her Majesty's Government would sanction such a measure, it is altogether - unnecessary to pursue its consideration further.
should note in conclusion that
in his Despatch 119 of 9th August 1864. Si Hoerentes Robinson recommended that chinese taken in the ect of Piracy be handed
Government,
anded over to the chinese
B.S. Since writing the above
No
Your Despatch
No 56 of 104 April has come to hand and
Shall be fully acknow
fully actinowledged in due course.
In the meantime
as little delay as
effect
Shall be given with sanction of
possible to your