Inform the Viceroy of my opinion.
Jase at Required to what the gravity of the cases, hope that he will
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Consul Robertson to Sir R. Alcock.
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Enc. 2 in Mr. Robertson's No. 200/858.
and express may see the justice of what I propose should be done, and authorise you gravely to make communication to that effect, state that for Duncan MacDonnell without loss of time.
Your obedient servant (signed) Rutherford Alcock.
O.B. Robertson Esq. H.B.M. Consul, &c. &c.
British Consulate Canton, 23rd June 1868
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's despatch No. 24, of the 7th of May, conveying your wishes regarding an ample apology from the Viceroy for the acts of the Imperial Salt-gabelle in levying fees within the British territory of Hong Kong. I brought the subject to the notice