Which
mxz
seek
Exemption from
the strict application
of
the Queen's
Orders
as
explained
17.
By
Predecesor's
Circular Despatch of the
26 Feb -
I have to express
my approval of
the
Course
which
You propose to follow -
As
described in the
Enclosed
despatch.
RECEIVED
AUG 21 1866
Colonial Office
Foreign
August 20, 1866
431
Gov? No. 274 Septe
56
7496
Sir,
I have laid before Lord
Stanley your
letter
of
the 16th
instant, inclosing a copy of
despatch from the Governor of
Hongkong reporting the circumstances
under which he had surrendered
Kwok Leong Hee, a
Chinese Criminal
to the Chinese Authorities; and I am
to request that you will state to Lord Stanley, in reply,
Under Secretary of State Colonial Office