him a copy of the first-paragraph of my Despatch to you
No. 53
of
the 23rd
of June
and the Viceroy's second apology,
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625 was all that had been levied, mentioning it to the Viceroy, he at once assented and stated that the delay was caused by my awaiting the expression of your opinion upon it, but forwarded the amount of which the acknowledgment by the Governor I have the honor to enclose.
I am obedient servant,
Q. B. Robertson
W. E.
He was satisfied with the Viceroy's reply, and in reporting the same to you, his Excellency replied by a query respecting the compensation to be given, and named five hundred Taels. I considered this was in excess of what ought to be paid, seeing that, as I could learn, under ten dollars was paid by Sir Rutherford Alcock, C. B.
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